Dryer Repair Tips
What You Need To Know
To reduce the need of
repairs on your dryer appliance, be sure to follow the following
preventative measures. Proper care & maintenance is critical
in keeping your dryer running efficiently. No maintaining your dryer
will cause your unit to overwork by using more electricity to dry
the same load of clothes than if properly maintained. By following
these tips, you can prolong the life of your dryer and improve its
heating while avoiding many costly repairs.
Lint Filter
Empty the lint filter after each and every use for the most efficient
drying and fire prevention. Check for anything else that ccould
impede good air flow. It's important to clean the back of the dryer
where lint settles over time.
Time To Vent
Did you know that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
estimates that 15,500 fires
associated with clothes dryers occur every year! Vent your dryer
to the outside, never vent it inside. Clean out the exhaust vent
system at least once annually to remove clogs or other obstructions
that could impede good air flow and ventilation. NEVER vent dryer
into house, always vent outside. Never vent with plastic or vinyl.
Many people hire All Appliance Repair of Nashville to do their venting
and service their dryer yearly. Knowledgeable technicians can clean
all interior and exterior ductwork to ensure a smooth running system
and help prevent fires.
Don't Put Heat Sensitive
Material In Your Dryer
Do not place foam backed rugs, rubber/plastic shoes or other heat
sensitive articles in dryers. Also, to prevent fires, do not place
any type of cloth that my have been soiled with flammable substances
like gasoline and alcohol unless they are fully and completely cleaned.
Check the pockets of clothes for wax crayons, soft plastics and
other heat sensitive items that may ruin your load of laundry.
Overloading
Do not overload the dryer and make sure items are not water logged.
This may burn out the motor. It might seem to be more efficient
to wash large loads, when in fact, it will take longer to dry.
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