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How To Increase The Life Expectancy of Your Appliances

Appliance MaintenanceLearn maintenance tips and tricks for improving the life expectancy of your appliances

Have you noticed that your appliances don’t seem to last very long before needing repairs or replacements? This can be very frustrating, especially since appliances tend to be some of the most expensive items that you can purchase for your interior home. Additionally, most appliances are used quite regularly and it can throw a wrench in your plans if they suddenly break down. Most appliances have a predictable average lifespan, but if you take proper care of them you may be able to increase their life expectancy and make good use of them for as long as possible.

Importance of maintenance

Most appliances have complicated working parts that need regular maintenance in order to extend their life expectancies. Much like a vehicle, you should do your part to keep your appliances properly maintained or they will break down much quicker than they would otherwise. You would probably never even consider driving your vehicle for years without taking it to the shop for maintenance, and you should give your appliances the same attention if you want them to last as long as possible.

How to maintain your refrigerator

The lifespan of a quality refrigerator can be 14 years or more, but many don’t last that long simply because they are not properly maintained. If you want to make your refrigerator last longer, clean the condenser coils on a regular basis. If you don’t know where these are located, you can check your owner’s manual or hire an appliance repair company to come out and perform the maintenance for you. You should also check your refrigerator seals by placing a piece of paper in the door and closing it tight. If the piece of paper falls out or slides down in the doorway, then the seals need to be replaced. You should also have your refrigerator inspected if you notice any unusual noises that you can’t locate.

How to maintain your washer and dryer

The average lifespan of a washer is about 12 years, while a dryer’s average lifespan is about 14 years. To keep your washer and dryer in good working order, you should regularly clean them out – especially the lint filter in the dryer. To keep your washer well maintained, you should plan to have a repair company come out and replace your washing machine hoses on a regular basis every 3-5 years.

For maintenance tips to increase the life expectancy of all your other appliances, check your owners’ manuals or ask American Appliance Repair for their maintenance recommendations.

What steps do you take to increase the life expectancy of your appliances? 

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