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How to Make Your Home Appliances Last Longer

Replacing a refrigerator or oven can put a dent in your savings, as can buying a replacement washer or dryer. Read on to find out how to ensure that your appliances stand the test of time and continue providing value for years.

Keep Your Fridge and Freezer Clean

In general, appliances operate best when spick-and-span. Besides regularly cleaning up leftovers within the fridge, keep the condenser coils clean. Do so by employing a condenser coil brush. To wash the freezer first plug it. Then empty it and wipe it down with a solution of baking soda and water. After this, rinse it thoroughly with water before wiping it dry with a towel and turning it on.

Defrost Your Freezer

Many freezers today are frost-free. However, if you’ve got a manual defrost freezer, make sure to defrost it at least once a year, or before the frost becomes half-inch thick. Additionally, you can also use a plastic or wooden scrape to get rid of the frost layer regularly.

Scrub Your Oven 

While this requires a touch of effort, clean inside your oven often and never let food debris stick around on the burners. Don’t spray cleaning fluid directly on control panels though, as this could cause them to short. Instead, apply a touch onto a rag and wipe it down.

Don’t Foil Your Oven

Experts may debate whether you ought to use the self-cleaning feature if your oven comes with one, but almost all of them unanimously agree you shouldn’t use aluminum foil under the baking element.

Replace Filters

Whether it’s a dishwasher filter, refrigerator filter, furnace filter, or a filter in your oven, make sure to wash and replace them on a regular basis as instructed in your owner’s manual.

Don’t Use Dish Soap Within the Dishwasher

This can greatly reduce your dishwasher’s performance with the build-up of excess gunk. Use only dish detergent that is designed specifically for use in a dishwasher.

Don’t Overload Your Laundry Machine

Overloading your laundry machine adds a lot of strain on multiple parts, prevents detergent from swishing between clothes, and prevents your clothes from being cleaned properly. Instead, follow the owner’s manual instructions on the amount of clothes you can safely load and stick to it.
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