Thursday, February 5, 2015

How to Help Your Appliances Last Longer - (Tips for 2 )

+++++ HEY FOLKS +++++ Refrigerators That Last : Refrigerators break down when doors don’t close tightly, forcing motors to work overtime to keep food cold. To test your door seal, close the door on a dollar bill: If the bill slips, you’ve got a problem that requires refrigerator maintenance. Magnetic strips embedded in gaskets around refrigerator doors make doors close snugly, but they routinely wear out and should be replaced or re-magnetized every couple of years. If you’re handy, re-magnetizing is a DIY job — just run a powerful magnet along each side of the gasket, in the same direction, about 50 times. If messing around with the refrigerator door is beyond your pay grade, call a professional. Pros typically charge around $242 to repair door problems. +++ Washing Machine Endurance : Loose change banging around your washer drum can cause dents, chipped paint, and rust, so make sure to empty pockets before washing clothes. Also, maintain your washing machine by regularly cleaning or replacing filters that trap water sediment before it enters your machine. Filters, which look like thimbles, are located in the back where supply hoses attach to the machine. Remove hoses and either poke out debris with a tip of a flathead screwdriver, then remove and wash the filter, or replace it. ... Lisa Kaplan Gordon …..

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