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Your trusty, hardworking home appliances are designed to make life a little easier. At times, things can inevitably go wrong. We step into our laundry only to find it flooded, with our washing machine stopped mid-cycle. We grab a beer out of the fridge and realise its room temperature warm, instead of icy cold. Often these malfunctions can be avoided with a little care and maintenance. Ditch the costly repair bills and the expense of brand-new appliances. Here we share easy DIY tips to keep your appliances running like new.
Air Conditioner
Clean your air conditioner filters
Your air conditioner gets a good workout, especially over the hot summer months. Blocked or dirty filters restrict air flow. This can reduce energy efficiency and affect your air conditioner’s life span. We recommend cleaning your air conditioner filter at the start of each season and monthly during peak times. First, remove your filter from the housing and get rid of excess dust and grime with a vacuum. Follow up with a wash in warm soapy water. Using a hose, spray the filter thoroughly and allow to dry completely before replacing. Check out our complete guide to cleaning your air conditioning filter here.
Top tip! Don’t forget to book in a regular service of your air conditioning system. A professional repair-person can often diagnose issues before they become a bigger problem. Ultimately, this can save you money over the long run.
Oven
Replace your oven door seal
Do you find that your left overs are taking a long time to heat up or that your food is cooking unevenly? It could be a sign that your oven door seal needs replacing. Inspect your seal for signs of damage and wear and tear. Replacing your oven door seal is easy. Just peel off the old seal and once removed, clean the area with warm, soapy water. Fit your new door seal. You can follow our step by step instructions on replacing your oven door seal.
Replace your globe
If your globe is blown, you can easily replace it. Just make sure to use a globe that is specifically designed for oven use, as standard globes cannot withstand high oven temperatures. Unsure which globe is right for your oven? Check out the range at Statewide. To change your globe, firstly disconnect your oven from the power source. Unclip (or unscrew) the globe cover, remove the faulty globe. Then fit your new globe and reattach the globe cover. You can read our comprehensive guide to changing your oven globe here.
Give your oven a thorough clean
To lift away grease, grime, fat and burnt food, use an effective non-caustic and low fuming formulation. We recommend Aktivo Easy Off Oven & BBQ Cleaner. Just spray, wait and wipe. The best part? This high performing cleaner can be used on a range of appliances. Try it on your oven, oven doors, microwave, BBQ, cooktop or grill.
Rangehood
Clean rangehood filters regularly
Clean or replace dirty rangehood filters. Wash metal-mesh grease filters by hand in soapy water, or run them through the dishwasher. Check out our complete cleaning guide, for the easiest ways to clean your rangehood!
Refrigerator
Unclog your condenser coils
Clean your condenser coils (located underneath or behind your refrigerator). Coils that are clogged with debris and dust can impact the performance and life span of your fridge. To clean your coils, first unplug the fridge from the power source. Using a vacuum with a narrow attachment, vacuum any dust from around the coils.
Change your fridge water filter
Changing your water filter regularly reduces common contaminants like iron, particulates, lead, mercury and asbestos in your drinking water and ice cubes. A clean filter means better tasting water, without any unpleasant odours. Replace your fridge water filter every 6 months (or when the indicator light comes on).
Check your fridge door seal
If your food and drinks aren’t nice and cool, it could be that your fridge door seal is defective. Keep your food fresh and at a safe temperature by regularly checking for any signs of wear and tear or damage on your door seal. Replace defective seals and be sure to give the seal a good clean with warm soapy water and a sponge on a regular basis.
Dishwasher
Clean your spray arms
Ensure your dishwasher spray arms can spin easily, without obstruction. Sometimes they become clogged with food debris. Simply remove them and give them a good clean with hot, soapy water and a light scrub with an old toothbrush. You may need a wire or toothpick to dislodge any debris from the spray arm holes.
Inspect your drain hoses
Over the course of its lifecycle, dishwasher connections and hoses may become loose. Check the drain hose to make sure its securely connected and it is free of cracks or deterioration. Ensure your hose clamps are secure (tighten if required).
Handy tip! Most dishwasher problems can be easily fixed with a little know how. Check out our guide to common dishwasher problems.
Washing Machine
Inspect your washing machine hose
Most washing machine floods are caused by hose leaks. Check the hoses that connect to the back panel on your washing machine for any cracks, leaks, or weak spots on the hoses. If you find any damage, the hose can be replaced with one from Statewide.
Clean removable lint traps
Older washing machines tend to have a washer lint trap. These are generally located inside the centre agitator (top-loader), along the top rim of the washer drum or at the end of the drainage hose. These can get clogged from time to time and lead to mold and mildew buildup. Manually remove the lint trap and wash with warm water and detergent. Use a small brush to clean the interior before replacing your lint trap filter. Newer washing machines generally do not have a removable lint filter. Instead they rely on a self cleaning pump filer to remove excess lint. Its a good idea to run an empty wash once a month to flush excess debris and lint from the pump filter.
If you have a front loading washer, you will notice will notice a small door near the bottom of your washer. This can be opened to remove buttons, coins or any small remnants that may be clogging the water pump filter. Check this regularly to ensure there are no blockages. If your lint filter is cracked or damaged, you can easily replace yours here.
Dryer
Clean your lint filter
Ensure your dryer is operating safely and effectively by cleaning your clothes dryer filter. Trapped lint in the dryer means your motor has to work even harder, causing additional wear and tear. A clogged vent will also block airflow to the machine and this could cause it to overheat. To clean your lint filter, simply pull out the lint trap screen. Start by removing any large clumps of lint, thread or debris, before rinsing under warm, soapy water. Finally, allow to dry completely before replacing it into your dryer. If you spot any lint in the replacement slot, give a quick vacuum to remove excess.
Handy tip! Seasonal care can increase the lifespan of your laundry appliances. Give your washer & dryer some extra maintenance with our laundry care guide.
Looking after your home appliances is easier than you think. Follow our handy tips to ensure that your appliances keep running like new.
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