Some things need to be replaced more often than others – your dish sponges need to be changed more frequently than your dishes, and your Tupperware probably wont last as long as your pots (mostly because you’ll always have more tops than bottoms!) – but things that should not have to be replaced for a very long time are your appliances. Here are some tips for keeping your appliances running smoothly and what you should do if you find that they aren’t. If the problems persist, an appliance repair in Richmond technician is should be called to ensure no permeant damage is done to your appliance.
Your Dishwasher
No one likes to do it, but scraping your dishes off before loading them into the dishwasher is important. No need to wash the dishes but do make sure that they are free of large bits of leftover food, this will save you the hassle or rewashing dirty dishes and will save food particle buildup from clogging your machine. Occasionally cleaning out the food trap will also ensure that nothing is clogging your machine and potentially leading to a larger problem.
Even if you are already using a rinse aid, occasionally running an empty dishwasher with a cup of white vinegar will do wonders for your machine. Not only is vinegar naturally antibacterial but it will also clean out left over food bits and leave your machine smelling fresh.
If you find that your dishwasher is still not preforming as it should, your dishes are coming out still dirty, it isn’t drying properly, is leaking, or maybe is not starting at all, the job is probably best left to an appliance repair in Richmond professional who knows the in and outs of your machine. Their work is usually guaranteed, giving you peace of mind that the job has been taken care of once and for all.
Your Fridge
Cleaning your condenser coils eliminates one of the most common causes of fridge breakdowns. These coils are typically located at bottom of your fridge covered by a small vent. Simply remove the vent and vacuum out any dirt and dust that may have gathered there.
Keeping your freezer vents clear is important so that cold air can circulate. Try keeping your freezer no more than three quarters full to allow to cold air enough room to circulate; if you have to Tetris your latest Costco haul into the freezer, it’s probably too full.
If you’ve tried these fixes and you find that your fridge is making an unusual noise, isn’t keeping food to the right temperature, or is having other issues, like not dispensing water or ice, its probably best to leave the repair to a professional. An appliance repair in Richmond professional technician will be able to find the source of the problem and repair it without causing any further damage to your appliance.