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Common Practices That Can Damage Your Home Appliances

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  David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com We all rely on appliances to make home life convenient and comfortable, but many of us make mistakes that cause appliances to break down or wear out faster than they should. These are some of the most common blunders: Washing Machine If you have a mountain of laundry, it can be tempting to stuff as much as you can into the washing machine. Overloading a washer can damage the suspension and coils and may also damage clothes. If items such as coins and zippers rattle around inside the washer, they can cause damage. Check pockets before putting clothes in the washer, and zip up any zippers so they don’t damage the machine. If you start a load of laundry and then forget to put it in the dryer when the cycle finishes, your clothes can get moldy. In addition to causing an unpleasant odor, mold can spread and damage the electronic components of the washer Hair, lint and dirt can accumulate inside a washing machine and clog the motor, which can p...

Preventing Dust Buildup in Your Household Appliances

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David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Have you ever turned on one of your household appliances that hasn’t been used in a while and watched dust fly out of it? That’s a clear sign it's time to bring out the dusters and blow some clean air through your home to eliminate dust buildup and tiny debris particles like pet dander. Keeping your household appliances clean isn’t that hard when you follow a few basic steps: Clean Your Home Routinely Running a dust mop and wiping the smooth surfaces on your furniture can help get rid of accumulated dust in your home. Be sure to shake the dust mop before and after each use. If the dust head is washable, launder it every month or so. Vacuum your carpets and rugs every week to remove dirt, sand and tiny particles that have inadvertently been carried into your home. A thorough mopping of every non-carpeted floor will help remove dust and debris from those areas as well. Avoiding dust buildup in the house in the first place will help keep it fr...

Common Practices That Can Damage Your Home Appliances

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David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com We all rely on appliances to make home life convenient and comfortable, but many of us make mistakes that cause appliances to break down or wear out faster than they should. These are some of the most common blunders: Washing Machine If you have a mountain of laundry, it can be tempting to stuff as much as you can into the washing machine. Overloading a washer can damage the suspension and coils and may also damage clothes. If items such as coins and zippers rattle around inside the washer, they can cause damage. Check pockets before putting clothes in the washer, and zip up any zippers so they don’t damage the machine. If you start a load of laundry and then forget to put it in the dryer when the cycle finishes, your clothes can get moldy. In addition to causing an unpleasant odor, mold can spread and damage the electronic components of the washer Hair, lint and dirt can accumulate inside a washing machine and clog the motor, which can prevent...