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5 Essential Dryer Maintenance Tips

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Dryer Maintenance Tips

A drying machine has become one of the essential home appliances in the modern era. Surely, it is far more convenient to dry your clothes in a dryer than hanging all the clothing pieces and wait for them to dry. While some drying machines require more care than others, there are some general rules that you can use for the maintenance of your appliance. This article will show you a list of 5 essential dryer maintenance tips to increase longevity. Keep reading!

Don’t overload your drying machine

Overloading your drying machine is a very bad idea. The hot air inside the dryer circulates, drying your clothes accordingly. If you fill the drum to the maximum, there won’t be enough place for the air to circulate. Therefore, your clothes may not even dry properly. In addition, overloading your dryer constantly can cause a complete breakdown. In order to increase longevity of your drying machine, avoid filling it up to the top.

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Clean the lint filter

You must clean the lint filter of your dryer regularly if you want your appliance to last. You can start cleaning the lint filter after every load removal or you can deep clean the filter every couple of months. In any case, a clean filter will make your clothes cleaner and your drying machine safer and more durable.

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Clean the inside of your dryer

You must take care of every part of your drying machine. To begin with, start with the drum. Unplug the dryer and take a microfiber cloth to clean the inside of the appliance. You can also use a little bit of alcohol and wipe the drum carefully. After you are done, let the inside of the dryer dry completely before using it again. Repeat this process every month and you will see some good results!

Balance the drying machine

Check if your dryer can move by rocking it back and forth when it’s in use and when it’s not. In case your drying machine appears unstable and unbalanced, you need to balance it. Most dryers have the “adjusting feet”, which you can use to level your drying machine; if not, use a piece of wood or level the surface under your dryer.

Clean the exhaust vent

The exhaust vent of your dryer could build up some lint that you need to remove. Check the back of the drying machine and remove the vent. Moreover, use some microfiber cloth to clean the vent. You should repeat this process at least every two years.

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Freezer Repair Advice

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Freezer repair advice

 

Whether you’re preparing meals, saving leftovers or storing enough food to feed your family, freezers are incredibly useful. But what happens if it breaks? Who do you call? What do you do? Is your food safe? As fridge repair experts, we can help with all of these issues.

 

Why use an expert in freezer repair?

 

If you’re a DIY enthusiast, it might be tempting to go ahead and do your own freezer repairs or use a cheaper repair service. However, we would always recommend using a credible and experienced expert in freezer repair. Freezers maintained and repaired poorly could lead to further costs, safety risks and time consuming issues later down the line, so it’s better to ensure they’re fixed properly first time round.

 

Dangers of a broken freezer

 

A broken freezer in your home can be a safety hazard, especially if you have family or elderly people in your household. We’d always recommend having your freezer fixed as soon as possible, using an experienced expert who can help to identify and resolve the root cause of your freezer problem.

 

Typical dangers of a broken freezer include:

 

  • They can pose serious fire hazard risks, especially if it’s a fridge freezer unit
  • Freon, which is the cooling gas inside a freezer, can leak and cause health problems – especially if you have existing heart conditions
  • There’s a risk of food poisoning if the temperature is not maintained properly within your freezer, as bacteria can breed if your food thaws
  • You could risk losing all your frozen food if it defrosts, with freezers often storing around $100 of frozen foods at a time

 

Maintaining your freezer

 

If you’re having issues with your freezer, there are a few ways to check what the root cause of the problem is. With modern freezers, they often have electronic dials and they’re also frost free, so they require little maintenance.

 

However, there are still a few ways to prevent future problems with your freezer:

 

  • If your freezer has built up frost, allow it to defrost and melt the ice – do this when the frost reaches around half an inch
  • Some freezers are self defrosting, if that’s the case then you may still need to clear your drain hole. You can do this by unplugging your freezer, find your drain hole and clean/wash it carefully
  • Clean the inside of your freezer if it’s getting dirty – doing this on a month by month basis stops your freezer from collecting bits of food or waste that collects throughout the year

Care & Repair is the best provider of appliance repair services in Toronto and the GTA. Call us anytime at (647) 812-2863. Whether you need our repairmen to clear the filters or repair refrigerator compressor, our fridge servicing includes all types of refrigerator repairs. Our technicians will bring all the spare parts and equipment to your home and fix your freezer quickly and efficiently!