You may have heard about home remedies such as drink powders. But at Hillside Appliance Repair in Arizona we have found that the best practice is to use a commercially prepared product for dishwasher maintenance. These products are specially formulated for routine dishwasher maintenance that will not harm or discolor your appliance. Used regularly – every 6 months to 1 year – these products will keep your dishwasher in top performance.

About once a month you might also want to run 1 cup of white vinegar through a full dishwasher cycle to help cut down on deposits and odor. Additional home maintenance: wipe around the inside and bottom of the dishwasher door to ensure that the gasket is clean and free of debris. Vacuum underneath the appliance as best you can.

Regular inspection of the dishwasher spray arms and drain grill will reveal any clogs or food accumulation. Any particles that can easily be removed with your fingers or a cloth should be cleaned. If the clog cannot be easily removed, it is best to contact a professional appliance repair service.

The refrigerator coils can be located at the back or base of most refrigerators. Sometimes you may need to remove a cosmetic cover at the front or back to expose and clean the coils. It is always a good practice to unplug the appliance before you begin cleaning. If your refrigerator is built in, you may need to turn off the circuit breaker.

To clean refrigerator coils, simply vacuum all visible dust. Next, use a thin brush to gently reach and clean any coils that the vacuum nozzle could not reach. Finally, vacuum any dust that was dislodged by the brush and restore the power.

Maintenance for most appliances in Arizona should be performed several times a year – as often as every month if you have pets in the home. Great refrigerator maintenance means clean coils, and clean coils means lower utility bills – a great motivator to maintain refrigerator coils as often as possible.

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As with any electronic device, the best maintenance is often good preventative measures. To help prevent damage to the refrigerator circuit board and avoid refrigerator repair, use a surge protector between the refrigerator and the wall.

For efficient clothes drying, it is important to make sure that the dryer exhaust vents are clear of any kind of obstructions. This will ensure the wet hot air can be vented out completely, helping the clothes dry as quickly as possible.

For clothes dryer safety, prevent lint from accumulating inside the dryer, under or around the dryer, or inside the dryer vent hose. Have routine dryer maintenance performed or clean and inspect these areas yourself. Regular care and attention will reduce the potential fire hazard that can be seen in these photos.