We can extend the life our washer and dryer--and our clothes, too--by treating our appliances with care on laundry day. Here's how:
- Clean the dryer's lin filter after every use. Occasionally vacuum the chute that houses the filter.
- Unfasten the duct from the drer at least once a year and vacuum it.
- Cut down on drying time if your clothes consistently come out wrinkled. That means you're overdrying.
- On nice days, skip the dryer completely by installing and using a clothesline.
- Avoid overloading your washing machine with comforters, rugs and large blankets. Look in your owner's manual to learn how much weight your washer's tub can handle.
- Balance your load. Washers can fail when heavy loads bang around in and unbalanced machine.
- Replace your incoming water intake hoses every five years, even if they look OK. Older hoses are prone to bursting.
Source: FarmersElectric.coop/Feb.2011
7 comments:
My kids have been learning to do their own laundry off and on and as much as it drives me nuts at times, I know it's something they need to learn. I should post this list for them to read!
Thanks for the tips, I am terrible at overloading our washing machine.
I do find this tips very quite useful especially for those who are a washer dryer owner.
Thanks for these helpful tips Mare. Cleaning the lint section from every load is very important.
These are some good tips to know and remember. I do the same thing, and on a really good day, I hang clothes outside. The clothes that are sun dried just smell wonderful. Or if it is not a good day, I just have my clothes drying on a dryer rack in the laundry room. Still saves money drying clothes.
Thanks for these tips, I am guilty of overloading my washing machine and dryer. I just want to get things done fast not knowing that I am damaging my machines.
Insightful suggestions! Our washer and dryer is two years old and it works great. I will be doing some of what you suggested. Dropping by here.
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