summertime appliance care tips for utahns
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Summertime Appliance Care Tips for Utahns
All Pro Appliance Service and Repair, Inc
2985 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-3559
(801) 983-3522
Basic maintenance and good usage habits can prolong the service life and improve the energy
efficiency of home appliances. A seasonal approach to care and maintenance is even better,
especially for areas with extreme seasonal variations. In Utah, summers can be extremely hot
and humid. Homeowners can go through these care and maintenance tips to protect their
appliances during the summer.
Correct Usage Habits
Appliances need extra TLC to
stay in good condition for years
to come. Homeowners should
carefully read user manuals to
have a clear visual of how to
properly use an appliance. Many
homeowners tend to overuse or
overload major kitchen
appliances, such as refrigerators,
washing machines, and
dishwashers.
They should understand that like people, appliances could grow weary too when subjected to too
much burden. Some people exceed the load limit because they believe it’s more efficient and
economical, but it’s only exhausting the machine and increasing hazard risks. Another habit
people should avoid is excessively and carelessly opening and closing appliance doors and
drawers. Loose hinges and gaskets lessen the performance and energy efficiency of the appliance.
Summertime Maintenance and Care
In the summer, homeowners may adjust the thermostat of certain appliances, such as air
conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators. They should consult the user manual for the ideal
temperature to make sure the appliance can handle it. To increase the energy efficiency of a
freezer or fridge, it should be full but not too full, so the machine does not exert too much effort
cooling or freezing food items.
Homeowners should also clean their
appliances several times during the summer.
Because hot summers increase the need for
freezing and cooling, grime will build up
quickly. Homeowners should clean spills
and gunk right away, especially in
microwaves and ovens, to reduce fire risks.
Regularly cleaning condenser coils and door
gaskets will suppress warm, moist air into
entering, thus increasing the appliance’s
energy efficiency.
The harder freezers and fridges have to work to stay cool; the bigger the probability that they will
break. Summer is the time when homeowners need to “pamper” their appliances more intensely
and frequently so the items would last throughout the season and longer.
REFERENCES:
o http://allproapplianceservice.com/
o http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/61628_BK_EERE-
EnergySavers_w150.pdf
o http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/summer.html
o https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/4E_S_L_Report_1809
15.pdf