Appliances, even small ones, are an investment and need to be properly maintained just like an automobile. Failure to do so can shorten the lifespan of the appliance and it can become a serious safety issue.
According to a recent article on FoxNews.com, coffee machines should be cleaned regularly. “’It’s just like a car. Just because you have a $100,000 Mercedes doesn’t mean you don’t have to change the oil and check the brakes and tires,’ says Scott Kopin, president of the National Appliance Service Association. For espresso machines, Kopin recommends for daily use, clean out all removable parts every day and run a plain-water rinse cycle (e.g., without coffee) to push hot water through all the valves to flush out residue.”
Additionally, it is important to remember to properly maintain your clothes dryer to maintain performance and enhance safety. AHAM recommends the following:
- Be sure you can feel air flowing out of the vent to the outdoors when the air is on
- Inspect the venting system behind the dryer and replace any pieces that are damaged or crushed
- Clean the lint filter after each load
- Periodically clean the back of the dyer where lint can be trapped
These tips and others can be found in AHAM’s clothes dryer safety brochure, which you may order by clicking here. There is no charge for orders of less than 250 copies, and a nominal shipping charge for larger orders.
