As I stated in my last post How to Extend the Life of your Washer, Dryers also do not hold up as well as they did in years past. Dryers used to have a life expectancy of 30 years or more. Today's Dryers tend to breakdown within 3-5 years of usage.
Remember, like car dealerships, it is the service & warranties after the sale is where the $$ are made!
Dryers are abused as much as Washers. Today's busy lives keep us from maintaining our Appliances.
Here are some steps you can take to Extend the Life of your Dryer.
Step 1. Follow the steps on How to Extend the Life of your Washer
Step 2. What goes in your Washer goes in your Dryer, so don't overload. The benefit is that it will take less time for your clothes to dry, saving on your electrical bill.
Step 3. Clean your lint screen on your Dryer at least after every load. More often if drying towels or cotton items. The number One cause of Dryer failures besides overloading, is vent system clogs or partial clogs.
Step 4. Your lint screen only catches a large percentage of lint so clean the vent line from where it connects to the back of your dryer to where it exits your home at least once every 2 years. If the length of your vent system is over 10 feet long, clean it more often. If over 15 feet, you may want to invest in a vent booster that can be installed inline.
Step 5. Clean the interior of your Dryer every 5 years. This involves taking the Dryer apart, so you may want to have a professional do this.
Step 6. Check where your vent exits and see if there is lint buildup there, in some cases you may find bird's have built nests in that area.
Just like you, if your Dryer cannot breath, it will die! Or a least it causes components to break down causing dryer failure.
Now you may have been abusing your Dryer for a while now, so expect it to break sooner rather than later, but if you start today, you can still keep it from breaker sooner.
Follow these steps to insure that you're Dryer can breath and it will last a lot longer. The Bonus is your clothes will dry quicker and your Dryer will last longer.
So PLEASE, stop abusing your Dryer! It will pay you back in the LONG run!
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ways to Extend the Life of your Washer
Unfortunately Washing machines do not hold up as well as they did in years past. Washers used to have a life expectancy of 30 years or more. Today's Washers tend to breakdown within 3-5 years of usage.
In today's world, Washers are actually abused! You must remember that they are "clothes" Washers. No matter what the manufacturer advertises, these Washers can only handle so much. I have seen ads about washing 15 pairs of jeans, etc. Yes, you can however it will not be long before your Washer will need repair. Think about it, like car dealerships, the $$ are made after the sale with repairs and extended warranties! So jam your Washer as full as you can get it and soon you'll be paying to repair or replace!
Here are steps to help you get the most out of your Washer and help it last for a good long time!
Step 1. Don't Overload! Overloading is the number one cause of washer failure.
Step 2. Load your clothes in loosely to about 2/3 full. This is approximately 10-12 lbs. of dry clothes
Step 3. Only wash CLOTHES! Remember Washers are not designed to wash Comforters, Rugs, Tennis Shoes and other large items. Take these items to a laundromat, which have actual Commercial machines. Your washer will LOVE you!
Step 4. Keep your washer clean! Detergent can build up over a period of time and eventually that build up will break off and take on the appearance of oil on your clothes. You can use baking soda, white vinegar as well as commercial cleaners to clean your washer. Google It! Lots of information on the web about cleaning your washer.
Now you may have been abusing your Washer for a while now, so expect it to break sooner rather than later, but if you start today, you can still keep it from breaker sooner.
Follow these steps to insure that you are not overloading your Washer and it will last a lot longer. The Bonus is your clothes will come out cleaner than ever.
So PLEASE, stop abusing your Washing Machine! It will pay you back in the LONG run!
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High Point, NC 27265
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In today's world, Washers are actually abused! You must remember that they are "clothes" Washers. No matter what the manufacturer advertises, these Washers can only handle so much. I have seen ads about washing 15 pairs of jeans, etc. Yes, you can however it will not be long before your Washer will need repair. Think about it, like car dealerships, the $$ are made after the sale with repairs and extended warranties! So jam your Washer as full as you can get it and soon you'll be paying to repair or replace!
Here are steps to help you get the most out of your Washer and help it last for a good long time!
Step 1. Don't Overload! Overloading is the number one cause of washer failure.
Step 2. Load your clothes in loosely to about 2/3 full. This is approximately 10-12 lbs. of dry clothes
Step 3. Only wash CLOTHES! Remember Washers are not designed to wash Comforters, Rugs, Tennis Shoes and other large items. Take these items to a laundromat, which have actual Commercial machines. Your washer will LOVE you!
Step 4. Keep your washer clean! Detergent can build up over a period of time and eventually that build up will break off and take on the appearance of oil on your clothes. You can use baking soda, white vinegar as well as commercial cleaners to clean your washer. Google It! Lots of information on the web about cleaning your washer.
Now you may have been abusing your Washer for a while now, so expect it to break sooner rather than later, but if you start today, you can still keep it from breaker sooner.
Follow these steps to insure that you are not overloading your Washer and it will last a lot longer. The Bonus is your clothes will come out cleaner than ever.
So PLEASE, stop abusing your Washing Machine! It will pay you back in the LONG run!
Please leave your comments and click to Follow our Blog also LIKE us on Friendly Appliance | Facebook
Coming Soon ~ Ways to extend the Life of your Dryer.
Thanks for Reading!
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High Point, NC 27265
(336) 618-7459 / Google Us!
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Sunday, May 25, 2014
FREE $50 - This is not a Joke!!
I know this is not my usual topic, but I just have to let everyone know about this great deal!
I was skeptical too, but decided to give it a try. All I did was to go here Capital One 360 and open up a checking account and deposited $20 to the account (don't know if there is a minimum). Got my debit card in the mail and used it at least 3 times within the 45 day time period and I got a $50 bonus deposited into my account. I was ecstatic!! FREE MONEY! How can you beat that....
Then I started letting everyone I know about it like I am doing here about their Refer-A-Friend program and every time someone signs up I get $20!! More FREE MONEY! But that's not all....
After you click on the link Capital One 360 and open your checking account, you too can Refer-A-Friend and get a $20 bonus for up to 50 people you sign up! That's a total of $1,050.00 in your pocket FREE!
So go check it out for yourself! It was worth it to me, just letting others know in my spare time! Go for it!!
I was skeptical too, but decided to give it a try. All I did was to go here Capital One 360 and open up a checking account and deposited $20 to the account (don't know if there is a minimum). Got my debit card in the mail and used it at least 3 times within the 45 day time period and I got a $50 bonus deposited into my account. I was ecstatic!! FREE MONEY! How can you beat that....
Then I started letting everyone I know about it like I am doing here about their Refer-A-Friend program and every time someone signs up I get $20!! More FREE MONEY! But that's not all....
After you click on the link Capital One 360 and open your checking account, you too can Refer-A-Friend and get a $20 bonus for up to 50 people you sign up! That's a total of $1,050.00 in your pocket FREE!
So go check it out for yourself! It was worth it to me, just letting others know in my spare time! Go for it!!
My Fridge Is Not Cooling
My Refrigerator is not as cold has it should be.... freezer seems to be working fine but my milk seems to be souring too soon.... what could be wrong....
Pull the front vent cover off the bottom of the front of the fridge. Is there a lot of lint type substance? This can cause the fridge to be 10-15 degrees warmer. Vacuum the coils will help keep it cooler. These should be vacuumed every 6 months if you have pets or at least once a year.
Look under the drawers of a Freezer on Top, Fridge on bottom to see if you find any water or in the bottom of the Freezer on a side by side refrigerator. You may have noticed water leaking onto the floor. This indicates the defrost drain is clogged up.....
Ok another air flow problem.... check the wall of your freezer... is there any frost? If so, then your refrigerator is not defrosting properly - there are generally 3 possible things that control the defrost system...
Check the fan inside the FREEZER section. If it is not working, then the air cannot flow from the freezer into the fresh food part of the refrigerator
The issue is "Air Flow Restriction" - Something is stopping the air from flowing from the Freezer to the refrigerator....
Pull the front vent cover off the bottom of the front of the fridge. Is there a lot of lint type substance? This can cause the fridge to be 10-15 degrees warmer. Vacuum the coils will help keep it cooler. These should be vacuumed every 6 months if you have pets or at least once a year.
Look under the drawers of a Freezer on Top, Fridge on bottom to see if you find any water or in the bottom of the Freezer on a side by side refrigerator. You may have noticed water leaking onto the floor. This indicates the defrost drain is clogged up.....
Ok another air flow problem.... check the wall of your freezer... is there any frost? If so, then your refrigerator is not defrosting properly - there are generally 3 possible things that control the defrost system...
Check the fan inside the FREEZER section. If it is not working, then the air cannot flow from the freezer into the fresh food part of the refrigerator
The issue is "Air Flow Restriction" - Something is stopping the air from flowing from the Freezer to the refrigerator....
If there is NO Cold Air coming into the freezer at all, check to see if the compressor is actually running. Pull the cover off of the backs side at the bottom behind the refrigerator. Take a screwdriver and place blade end against the compressor and the other end next to your ear. If is vibrating then the compressor is working which means it is doing all it can do and there is probably a sealed system blockage. Time to replace the Fridge. If the compressor is not vibrating, then it is probably the relay/overload system. Good news, this should be fixable.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Tip of The Day ~ How to Buy a Used Washer
When buying a Washer, here's what to look for......
Be sure you can plug it up to test it out and be able to hook it up to water! What you want to find out: 1. Is the water inlet valve ok. 2. Does it pump the water out ok. 3. Does it spin ok. 3. Does it agitate ok. 4. Does it go thru the cycles ok. 5. Is it leaking anywhere. 6. Is the Timer ok. 7. Is the Motor ok, etc.
1. Set the water level switch to lowest level. Turn the control knob (Timer) around to the beginning of the wash cycle and pull out the knob - Note some washers require lid to be closed to operate.
2. Open the lid (if water shuts off close lid) and then turn the water temperature switch to cold, then to hot, then to warm - if you can, feel the water change temperature and (or if water shuts off when you open lid) listen for the change in sound as you switch to each setting - there should be more water flowing on the "warm" setting than either cold or hot since you will have both sides of water flowing. If there is no change in temperature or no change in sound as you turn temperature switch ~ RED FLAG!! Water inlet valve or Water temperature swithc could be bad....
3. Do not fill with too much water. Stop Timer and turn around to spin cycle - Pull out knob. You need to determine that the water is pumping out and that it will spin. Note: most Washers must have the lid closed to pump and spin... once you determine that the water is pumping out and spinning - push Timer knob to stop.
4. Turn Timer knob back to beginning of cycle (so far so good). Pull out knob and let water flow once again. Let it fill up to the lowest level and start agitating. Once it starts agitating, then turn water level switch to next level and let it fill until it starts agitating again. Continue this process until it is full of water at highest level. You want to be sure that it stops at each level. If it does not, it could overflow, which indicates a bad water level switch or water inlet valve! RED FLAG!!
5. Open lid of washer. Some washers have two-piece agitators with top part only catching one way. If it does not catch, RED FLAG!! Agitator needs repair.
6. Now let it go thru the wash cycle. Is it Agitaging ok? Look for leaks all around the Washer, any leaks? Look for the washer to go thru each cycle, determine that it is agitating, draining, goes thru rinse cycle ok. One thing to look for in rinse cycle is that it is getting proper water temp. Some are cold water only while others will also have a warm water rinse selection. Check to see that the proper temp water is dispensing in the rinse cycle. Continuing to check for agitating, draining and spinning on each cycle.
7. You will know if the Timer is not working properly if it does not complete the cycle or if it continues to go to the next setting without stopping at the end of the cycle.
8. At the end of the cycle, turn Timer knob back around to the spin cycle and again run thru spin checking to see that the Motor is ok.... if it where bad, it would have shown up at some point thru the operation.
NOTE: This information does not include Electronic type Washers, Front Loaders, etc. ~ That get's into a whole 'nother can of worms that we will not get into!!
Good Luck with your appliance purchase!!
Think about buying from someone you can trust that has gone through the process of cleaning and checking out your next appliance purchase before you buy, and Guarantees it to be in good working order. We have a Repair or Replace Guarantee!!
Also check out our other article called "Buyer Beware"
If you have any questions about Appliances in general, just give us a call, we're Happy to Help!!
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Be sure you can plug it up to test it out and be able to hook it up to water! What you want to find out: 1. Is the water inlet valve ok. 2. Does it pump the water out ok. 3. Does it spin ok. 3. Does it agitate ok. 4. Does it go thru the cycles ok. 5. Is it leaking anywhere. 6. Is the Timer ok. 7. Is the Motor ok, etc.
1. Set the water level switch to lowest level. Turn the control knob (Timer) around to the beginning of the wash cycle and pull out the knob - Note some washers require lid to be closed to operate.
2. Open the lid (if water shuts off close lid) and then turn the water temperature switch to cold, then to hot, then to warm - if you can, feel the water change temperature and (or if water shuts off when you open lid) listen for the change in sound as you switch to each setting - there should be more water flowing on the "warm" setting than either cold or hot since you will have both sides of water flowing. If there is no change in temperature or no change in sound as you turn temperature switch ~ RED FLAG!! Water inlet valve or Water temperature swithc could be bad....
3. Do not fill with too much water. Stop Timer and turn around to spin cycle - Pull out knob. You need to determine that the water is pumping out and that it will spin. Note: most Washers must have the lid closed to pump and spin... once you determine that the water is pumping out and spinning - push Timer knob to stop.
4. Turn Timer knob back to beginning of cycle (so far so good). Pull out knob and let water flow once again. Let it fill up to the lowest level and start agitating. Once it starts agitating, then turn water level switch to next level and let it fill until it starts agitating again. Continue this process until it is full of water at highest level. You want to be sure that it stops at each level. If it does not, it could overflow, which indicates a bad water level switch or water inlet valve! RED FLAG!!
5. Open lid of washer. Some washers have two-piece agitators with top part only catching one way. If it does not catch, RED FLAG!! Agitator needs repair.
6. Now let it go thru the wash cycle. Is it Agitaging ok? Look for leaks all around the Washer, any leaks? Look for the washer to go thru each cycle, determine that it is agitating, draining, goes thru rinse cycle ok. One thing to look for in rinse cycle is that it is getting proper water temp. Some are cold water only while others will also have a warm water rinse selection. Check to see that the proper temp water is dispensing in the rinse cycle. Continuing to check for agitating, draining and spinning on each cycle.
7. You will know if the Timer is not working properly if it does not complete the cycle or if it continues to go to the next setting without stopping at the end of the cycle.
8. At the end of the cycle, turn Timer knob back around to the spin cycle and again run thru spin checking to see that the Motor is ok.... if it where bad, it would have shown up at some point thru the operation.
NOTE: This information does not include Electronic type Washers, Front Loaders, etc. ~ That get's into a whole 'nother can of worms that we will not get into!!
Good Luck with your appliance purchase!!
Think about buying from someone you can trust that has gone through the process of cleaning and checking out your next appliance purchase before you buy, and Guarantees it to be in good working order. We have a Repair or Replace Guarantee!!
Also check out our other article called "Buyer Beware"
If you have any questions about Appliances in general, just give us a call, we're Happy to Help!!
Article Source: Friendly Appliance ~ Check us out at BBB.org: Friendly Appliance ~ Serving the Triad since 1997
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Tip of The Day ~ Buying a Used Dryer
When buying a Dryer, here's what to look for......
1. Pull the dryer out enough to look behind the dryer ~ Is there alot of lint around it? RED FLAG! FIRE HAZARD!! It is more than likely in need of a good clean up on the inside!!
2. Be sure you can plug it up to test it out ~ What you want to find out: 1. Is the Heating Element Cycling. 2. Is the Timer ok. 3. Is the Motor ok, etc.
3. Turn on the Dryer, push or twist start button, listen to the sound of it starting and let it run for approximately 30 minutes. There should not be any dragging sound. While it is running, either go behind the dryer or even better, go to the outside where the Dryer vent exits and check the air flow. There should be a good strong flow of air, enough to move an envelope when you hold it up to the air exit. (This is a good thing to do at home about twice a year as well.) If you do not get a good air flow, indicates vent is clogged and the dryer needs cleaning.
4. You are also wanting to know if the heating element is cycling off and on.... without any clothes, the dryer should start cycling off and on within 5-10 minutes. Check the heat coming from out of the dryer (you can do this from behind the dryer or outside at vent). It should get hot enough that you can barely hold your hand there for just a few seconds. Then it should cool down to where you can feel it getting cooler. If it never cycles off during the 30 minute test (could be heating element is shorted to ground) or it cycles off and does not come back on.....Cycling thermostat needs replacing.... RED FLAG!!
5. After about 30 minutes, open door of dryer, then shut door and restart. If it sounds like it is harder or dragging to start... something like mrrrrrr sound, RED FLAG! Motor could be going bad. If it is harder to start, let it run for another 20 mins, then recheck... If the motor is going bad, the longer it runs, the harder it will be to start until eventually, it will just buzz.... mrrrrrrrrr! RED FLAG!!
Think about buying from someone you can trust that has gone through the process of cleaning and checking out your next appliance purchase before you buy. Also check out our other article called "Buyer Beware"
Good Luck with your appliance purchase!!
If you have any questions about Appliances in general, just give us a call, we're Happy to Help!!
Article Source: Friendly Appliance ~ Check us out at BBB.org: Friendly Appliance ~ Serving the Triad since 1997
TAG: Dryer, Freezer, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Air Conditioner, Appliance, Used, Repair
1. Pull the dryer out enough to look behind the dryer ~ Is there alot of lint around it? RED FLAG! FIRE HAZARD!! It is more than likely in need of a good clean up on the inside!!
2. Be sure you can plug it up to test it out ~ What you want to find out: 1. Is the Heating Element Cycling. 2. Is the Timer ok. 3. Is the Motor ok, etc.
3. Turn on the Dryer, push or twist start button, listen to the sound of it starting and let it run for approximately 30 minutes. There should not be any dragging sound. While it is running, either go behind the dryer or even better, go to the outside where the Dryer vent exits and check the air flow. There should be a good strong flow of air, enough to move an envelope when you hold it up to the air exit. (This is a good thing to do at home about twice a year as well.) If you do not get a good air flow, indicates vent is clogged and the dryer needs cleaning.
4. You are also wanting to know if the heating element is cycling off and on.... without any clothes, the dryer should start cycling off and on within 5-10 minutes. Check the heat coming from out of the dryer (you can do this from behind the dryer or outside at vent). It should get hot enough that you can barely hold your hand there for just a few seconds. Then it should cool down to where you can feel it getting cooler. If it never cycles off during the 30 minute test (could be heating element is shorted to ground) or it cycles off and does not come back on.....Cycling thermostat needs replacing.... RED FLAG!!
5. After about 30 minutes, open door of dryer, then shut door and restart. If it sounds like it is harder or dragging to start... something like mrrrrrr sound, RED FLAG! Motor could be going bad. If it is harder to start, let it run for another 20 mins, then recheck... If the motor is going bad, the longer it runs, the harder it will be to start until eventually, it will just buzz.... mrrrrrrrrr! RED FLAG!!
Think about buying from someone you can trust that has gone through the process of cleaning and checking out your next appliance purchase before you buy. Also check out our other article called "Buyer Beware"
Good Luck with your appliance purchase!!
If you have any questions about Appliances in general, just give us a call, we're Happy to Help!!
Article Source: Friendly Appliance ~ Check us out at BBB.org: Friendly Appliance ~ Serving the Triad since 1997
TAG: Dryer, Freezer, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Air Conditioner, Appliance, Used, Repair
Monday, January 16, 2012
GE Heavy Duty Dryer - Classified Ad
Just found this site to advertise appliances that I have re-conditioned for re-sale.....
Check out this GE Dryer - Although a little older unit, it is in great shape and has been dissassembled, all parts checked and any repairs have been made. Cleaning these dryers is a must! Years of running will clog up the interior and create a Fire Hazard and must be cleaned before selling to someone else....
You too can advertise here.... just set up an account and then you can link your ads to a Blog page, facebook, twitter and many other places.... Check it OUT!!
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GE Heavy Duty Dryer - Classified Ad
Check out this GE Dryer - Although a little older unit, it is in great shape and has been dissassembled, all parts checked and any repairs have been made. Cleaning these dryers is a must! Years of running will clog up the interior and create a Fire Hazard and must be cleaned before selling to someone else....
You too can advertise here.... just set up an account and then you can link your ads to a Blog page, facebook, twitter and many other places.... Check it OUT!!
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GE Heavy Duty Dryer - Classified Ad
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