April Fool’s Day is all about silly jokes and harmless pranks that you can pull on your friends. Of course, our team enjoys funny moments here and there, but not when it comes to repairing your appliances! Skipping out on routine maintenance for your home appliances is no laughing matter. At Premier Appliance, we value education with each client relationship. So, we want to take the time to inform you of the importance of getting regular, routine maintenance services for your each appliance within your home. There are more benefits than you may originally think!
Extend Appliance Lifespan and Save Money
Each appliance throughout your home runs differently and has different needs. Check out the information below for some general ways to keep your appliances in check throughout the year.
Cleaning and Inspections
There are a few things that you as a homeowner can do throughout the year to ensure that your appliances are consistently running as they should be. Keeping the area around your appliances clean, such as your refrigerator or dryer for example, can help them to have more room to breathe. This way, they won’t have to work as hard to run efficiently. Taking it a step further and cleaning certain easy to get to components such as refrigerator coils or dryer vents from pet hair and dust can also be a tremendous help.
While cleaning, take a look around at any wires or hoses on your appliance. Keep an eye out for anything that looks out of place or seems to be missing. Regular inspections like this can help you understand what your appliance should look like. You’ll also be able to quickly know if something is going wrong!
Combating Hard Water
Sometimes, the area that you live in can be unknowingly affecting the lifespan of your appliances as well. Some cities and towns across the United States face issues with hard water, or water with high levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. When ignored, hard water can cause a buildup of those minerals inside of your appliance. Think about how often you use your washing machine, dishwasher, ice maker, etc and how quickly this can add up to a costly repair or even replacement for you! Luckily, you can purchase water softening systems or use descaling products in addition to routine maintenance to help combat these issues.
DIY, Until…
At Premier Appliance of Augusta, we do advocate for those easy “do-it-yourself” fixes every now and then! However, sometimes, they may end up causing more issues, stress, and expensive payouts for you in the long run. Before attempting a fix yourself, make sure that you turn off and unplug your appliance. Also, never attempt to DIY an electrical fix or motor repair, to stay on the safe side. If at any point during your own repairs you see anything broken or smell something burning, stop, back away, and call our team before any damage becomes irreversible!
Let Premier Appliance Keep Your Appliances in Check
Finally, don’t forget to always hang on to receipts or paperwork with information about your appliance’s warranty. This, along with the maintenance tips listed above, will leave you stress free and assured that the appliances within your home are always in check. You’ll also be able to feel comfortable knowing that with your appliances being properly maintained and running efficiently, they use less energy. You’ll be reducing your carbon footprint! Electronic waste is growing by the day with so many new types of appliances constantly being built and released.
There’s nothing like feeling completely comfortable in your own home and contributing to a better, cleaner future. Book your residential appliance repairs with Premier Appliance of Augusta today to get started!
