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Appliance Fix-it-Yourself Tip of the Month from RepairClinic.com

Tackle five easy home maintenance jobs - in just 30 minutes

Canton, MI - January 24, 2006 - When it comes to your home appliances, an hour of prevention can equal countless hours of avoided hassle, frustration and costs. Some simple home maintenance is all it takes. RepairClinic.com®, the online source of home appliance parts and repair advice, offers five easy jobs that each take less than six minutes - and that anyone can tackle.

"Many people have made New Year's resolutions to take better care of themselves. But what about those appliances?" says Chris Hall, president of RepairClinic.com. "If you take good care of your appliances, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches and expenses down the road."

Block out 30 minutes, line up your supplies, and take on these simple jobs:

1. Improve the efficiency of your refrigerator - Clean your refrigerator condenser coils with a condenser cleaning brush and your vacuum cleaner to clear the dust and lint off the black coils underneath your self-defrosting refrigerator. RepairClinic.com's RepairGuru recommends a condenser cleaning brush, which makes short work of the task.
2. Keep your garbage disposer smelling fresh and running smoothly - Clean and deodorize it with a special garbage disposer cleaning agent.
3. Help prevent dryer lint fires and reduce the time your clothes spend in the dryer - Clear your dryer exhaust vent with a dryer vent brush. The RepairGuru recommends a flexible dryer vent brush that can reach around corners and dislodge lint trapped in the vent.
4. Prevent washing machine floods - Inspect the water fill hoses to your washing machine and replace them if you see blisters, cracks, or if the hoses are more than five years old. The RepairGuru recommends hoses with metal sheathing; these are much less susceptible to bursting.
5. Keep your water and ice cubes tasting great - Change your refrigerator or ice maker water filters. While you're at it, clean the lime, scale and soap scum buildup inside your dishwasher using a special detergent that also removes discoloration due to iron and other water impurities.

All of these parts and cleaning supplies can be found at RepairClinic.com.

Remember: To avoid personal injury or even death, always disconnect your appliance from its power source. Either unplug it or break the connection at the circuit breaker or fuse box-before you do any troubleshooting or repair work. If your appliance uses gas, turn off the gas supply to the appliance. If your appliance has a water supply line or lines, turn off the water supply to the appliance. Also, because some components may have sharp edges, use caution while working on appliances.

RepairClinic.com can provide step-by-step instructions on how to remedy all these problems, and can supply the right part for all major applications, right here: www.repairclinic.com.

About RepairClinic.com

RepairClinic.com was founded in 1999 with the idea that, armed with the right advice, tools and parts, savvy consumers can extend the life of their appliances, save money, and conserve the environment. Consumers can visit www.RepairClinic.com or call a customer service representative at 1(800) 269-2609 for help with all their appliance needs.