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WASHER
AND DRYER MAINTENANCE
[Tips from RepairClinic.com]
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Washer maintenance
tips:
Check
washer water fill hoses for cracks, blisters,
corroded fittings and leaks. Cracks are
a sign of aging and a breakdown of the rubber.
Blisters signal a rupture in the inner lining
of the hose, which means the hose may burst
at any time. Corroded fittings mean the
hose has leaked or is leaking now. If you
don't replace the hose, you may find the
corroded fitting is virtually impossible
to remove from the faucet when you need
to remove it.
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Replace
the hoses if they have any of these conditions.
(Washer water fill hoses generally need
to be replaced every three to five years,
regardless of whether there is a visible
defect.) For even more peace of mind, use
stainless steel fill hoses. See our
washer and dryer accessories section
for both types of replacement hoses.
Check that the washer is level and sitting
on a well-supported sub-floor. A leading
cause of washer failure and customer complaints
is a washer that bangs around unbalanced
for many loads.
Check to be sure no water is dripping into
the washer when it's turned off. If water
is dripping in, even just a little, it's
a sign the water inlet valve is defective
and should be replaced. Use the
PartDetective
to find a replacement water inlet valve
for your model.
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Dryer maintenance
tips:
Dryer lint
build up is the leading cause of dryer failures,
and it often causes drying times to increase
dramatically, which wastes energy and costs
more money. Lint build up is also responsible
for thousands of house fires a year. Use
a dryer vent brush to remove lint build
up in the vent that leads to the outside.
We offer 10
ft.and 20
ft. dryer vent brushes, which
work great for this messy task.
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If
your dryer vent is white vinyl, replace
it with a rigid or semi-rigid aluminum vent.
(White vinyl ducts no longer meet building
codes. They are flammable and are less likely
to contain vent fires.) You can find replacement
aluminum ducts in
our washer and dryer accessories section.
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Washer and dryer accessories:
You'll find more than water
fill hoses and dryer lint brushes in our washer
and dryer accessories section. We also carry
electrical cords, gentle wash bags, dryer
racks and much more. Take a
look. |
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Appliance maintenance calendar:
We've put together a maintenance calendar
to help you break down what needs to be done
and when. Add the page to your favorites,
or print it out and keep it for reference
throughout the year. You can find the appliance
maintenance calendar
here. |
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