Proper Cleaning :-

This point cannot be stressed enough. It is imperative to keep every household appliance in spic-n-span condition, especially if you live anywhere close to the sea. Since almost all appliances will have some metallic parts, it’s best to dry them off after cleaning them.

It’s easy to assume that you know how to use your new dishwasher or washing machine without consulting the manual, but reading the instructions is important for several reasons.

You find out whether your home’s wiring is sufficient to support the new appliance. You may need to install a new circuit to prevent overloading your existing ones. You learn about advanced features you might not otherwise have known about. You discover if the appliance is safe for outdoor use or not. You avoid the frustration that can come from attempting to operate a new appliance without any instructions

 Regular Maintenance:-

Even home appliances do better if they are given regular maintenance. If you can’t remember when certain appliances are due for their regular maintenance, then you can always add them to our Servify app with its original bills and reminders on Google, so you will always be ready with documentation when the service technician pays a visit.

The laundry room, bathroom, kitchen, garage, and outdoor areas are all susceptible to possible dampness or dripping water. As you well know, electricity and water don’t mix, so power cords should always be plugged into ground-fault circuit interrupters.  This prevents electrocution by tripping the circuit if any imbalances in power flow are detected.

Some appliances are specifically designed for outdoor use, such as gas and charcoal grills. If you use any electrical appliances outside – including refrigerators, dishwashers, ice makers, power tools, and others – be sure to keep all cords and outlets dry.

  Know The Breaking Points:-

If you know that your washing machine can take only 8kgs of load, then don’t ever push it beyond that limit. Every appliance is carefully stress-tested and made with certain limitations. No brand has any magic formulas to create home appliances that can withstand any kind of abuse. Also, if any appliance needs the bigger 3-point plug to work, ensure there is an outlet that can accommodate that requirement. Workarounds for appliances like a clothing iron, used only for a few minutes a day are still okay but any appliance which is running for an entire day should never be used in such a manner.

The potential for loose connections could cause sparks and start a fire.

The possibility of power fluctuations that may damage the appliance.

Increased vulnerability to water penetration that could cause electrocution.

The likelihood of wires overheating and becoming a fire hazard when an inadequate extension cord is paired with a high-power appliance.

When choosing an extension cord for temporary use, make sure it’s the appropriate gauge for the appliance in question. The lower the gauge, the larger the wire size. For instance, a simple household extension cord for a lamp may have a 16-gauge wire while a heavy-duty cord for a window air conditioner uses a 12-gauge wire.

 Avoid Putting Stress On Functionality:-

If an appliance is made to do 3 tasks, then do not expect it to do the 4th task. Or a 5th. Devices are always created with a standard set of functions that will work optimally if used for those. Anything beyond the scope of functionality will result in an unhappy experience, so don’t push your devices.

It’s easy to assume that you know how to use your new dishwasher or washing machine without consulting the manual, but reading the instructions is important for several reasons.

You find out whether your home’s wiring is sufficient to support the new appliance. You may need to install a new circuit to prevent overloading your existing ones.You learn about advanced features you might not otherwise have known about.

You discover if the appliance is safe for outdoor use or not. You avoid the frustration that can come from attempting to operate a new appliance without any instructions.

 Maintenance is an ongoing process:-

These tips will help you get started and keep tabs on your home appliances. However, that is only a good starting point – the hard work of actually doing some regular maintenance still lies with you. So stop slouching around and get to it! Also, share some better tips that you use in your own home.

While keeping a small appliance plugged in isn’t necessarily a safety issue, you can prevent unnecessary energy consumption by unplugging them when not in use. This is because small appliances often include LED indicators, clocks, and other energy-consuming features while in standby mode.

Unplug TVs, monitors, printers, modems, routers, game consoles, phone chargers, and more to cut back on wasteful energy consumption. Just remember, it’s worthwhile to keep DVRs and similar items plugged in to prevent missing out on their automatic background functions.

  Never overload your refrigerator with food items. Overloading makes the compressor work more to keep food and beverages cold and fresh. Also,  understand which food to store wherein the refrigerator. 

  The most useful tip for taking care of a washing machine is to wash smaller loads. Large loads can lead to the early death of your washing machine. Also do not wash your huge carpets and rubber mats in the washing machine.

  Wipe and clean the inside drum of the washer with a damp cloth at least once a week. It would remove any kind of soapy residue, dirt, left threads from clothes, etc. Once you are finished washing and drying clothes, keep the door open to let the moisture and dampness evaporate.

  Never put any metal utensil or container and not even an object with metal trim inside the microwave. Always remember to remove the aluminum foil from the food item before putting them inside the microwave to avoid any fire hazard. Never heat any flammable food and beverage inside the microwave to avoid fire or explosion.

  Do not heat any sealed food container or packed food or beverage item. Always remove the seal first and then heat items to avoid explosion. When the microwave is in use, do not cover the top. Clean the food spills and stains inside the microwave after every use to avoid any rotten smell.