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HOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR HOME APPLIANCES

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Optimal Maintenance While it is true that homeowners have a responsibility to their communities, they also are responsible for the good care of their houses. Among these duties, proper use and maintenance of appliances are essential. In this regard, this responsibility does not require advanced skills; it only needs common sense and some simple criteria. The importance of optimal maintenance is due that negligence leads to high costs for a replacement. On the other hand, bad maintenance can cause damage to homes and surrounding areas, in the case of fire or water damage.


Cleaning and Rational Use Cleaning is the first care that any appliance needs. For example, one of the most important maintenance needs is the cleaning of refrigerator coils. This task is vital since it allows your appliance to run more efficiently. Also, when you overload your refrigerator, you are forcing the compressor to work more and it implies additional energy costs.


Do not Overload your Appliances

LIKEWISE, ALTHOUGH THE FUNCTION OF WASHING MACHINES IS TO CLEAN CLOTHES, THEY NEED TO BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, SOME PEOPLE WASH HEAVY LOADS AND THIS HABIT CAN LEAD TO SHORTENING THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE APPLIANCE. IN THE SAME WAY, WASHER MACHINES ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WASHING HUGE CARPETS AND RUBBER MATS.


Many people do not know that water heaters can be dangerous when they do not receive proper maintenance. Thus, a neglected water heater can spray out from its tank; this event is very harmful to home items, especially wooden floors and drywall. Likewise, they can cause leaks that can destroy furniture and electronics.


Gas Water Heaters

Gas water heaters require attention. The misuse of these appliances can lead to dangerous consequences. Faulty gas water heaters can cause carbon monoxide excess and gas leaks. Gas is undetectable and it can be lethal when leakage occurs.


The use of microwaves is another critical subject in terms of safety. First, is important to highlight that microwaves cannot heat metal utensils. Besides, you must remove the aluminum foil from the food item before heating to prevent damage to your appliance and fires.


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