December 09, 2021
Hey Everyone!
Speaking of laundry...
The lifespan of an average washing machine is around a decade. Same with your dryer. But if you're doing these things, you could be cutting it short.
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Today's Hints:
You're over-stuffing your machine
Neither washers nor dryers work optimally when overstuffed, and worse, they have to work harder than they should when they're too full. That increases wear and tear on the machine's mechanisms such as the washing machine's central agitator. Plus, if you pack too many clothes into the machine, some detergent residue could be left behind.
Using too much detergent
Using more detergent than recommended is bad for your washing machine. Using too much soap leads to more suds, which could cause your washer to overflow. Have a high-efficiency washer? They require even less soap to wash clothing properly, so be sure to skimp on the detergent and only use soaps marked safe for HE washers.
Not regularly maintaining your dryer vent
Maintaining your dryer vent (the tube that directs moisture and lint out of the dryer drum and out of the house) is crucial to keeping your dryer in good working order. A good rule-of-thumb is to have your dryer vent inspected and cleaned out once per year.
Overusing dryer sheets
Dryer sheets might make your clothing soft, static-free, and smell fresh, but they have a waxy layer that melts in the dryer. Using too many can gum up the appliance. But no matter how many dryer sheets you use, you need to be cleaning your lint trap on a regular basis--not just cleaning out the lint but actually removing the lint trap and soaking it in sudsy water every couple of months (or more often if you're also using fabric softener in the washing machine, which also leaves a residue in the dryer).
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