It’s Check-up Time Again!
Okay so time went back just last weekend and with the changing of the clock there are some simple chores to do around the house. You will be the technician and the patients are your appliances. The livability of our homes is enhanced by our labor-saving appliances. They are so good we seldom even think about them working for us efficiently year after year.
Service technicians agree that most of the laundry appliances they encounter are not level, and thatt causes moving parts to wear excessively. Place a small carpenters level on top of your appliance, then thread thte appliance’s self-leveling legs up and down until the top is level — even if the floor isn’t.
Your washing machine’s outlet pump can move a huge amount of water at immense pressure. Sometimes the force of the water is so great that it can lift the discharge hose right out of the drainpipe! To avoid a possible flood, fasten the hose into the pipe with wire or duct tape if it seems likely to pull out.
Next up the clothes dryer. Even with diligent cleaning of the lint tray on or in the dryer itself, still twice a year (with the changing of the time) check the vent tube and shake and vacuum out any accumulated lint.
If you’ve used your dishwasher for some time, there’s a good chance that the bottom section of the gasket on your dishwasher’s door has collected some grit, that can eventually cause the door to leak. Because it may be difficult to see, check the gasket with a hand mirror. If it does need cleaning, use a strong non-abrasive household cleaner. And check the dishwasher’s spray arms to make sure they’re not plugged with tiny bits of plastic.
Don’t forget the refrigerator and the freezer gaskets too. Inspect the bottom and the top for debris and use an strong non-abrasive household cleaner here too. Use your vacuum to clean out any dust that has collect beneath and behind your appliances.