Four Reasons Routine Appliance Maintenance is Important

Docs Appliance • February 22, 2018

Appliances have made our lives much more convenient, but they also require routine maintenance to avoid breakdowns. Neglecting maintenance can let small glitches or debris build-up cause serious problems and excess energy usage. Additionally, investing in routine appliance maintenance can save you money in the long run. Not convinced yet? Here are four important reasons why you should service your appliances routinely.

Save Money in the Long Run

The harder appliances have to work, the more energy and money they require. High energy costs are often tell-tale signs that one or more appliances in your home need maintenance or repair. Over time, wear-and-tear on your appliances is normal and can negatively impact efficiency. Common culprits are clogged filters, blocked ducts or tubes, and faulty sensors. By utilizing seasonal tune-ups and routine appliance maintenance, you’ll ensure your machines are running as efficiently as possible and keep your energy bills down.

Putting Safety First

The most important reason for routine appliance maintenance is to prevent safety hazards. For instance, most appliances rely on gas or electricity for energy, both of which are culprits of starting fires. Each year,  malfunctioning appliances cause  thousands of house fires in the United States. Routine appliance maintenance is key to preventing damage or injury from appliance fires.

Avoid Surprises

I think we can all agree that our appliances make our lives run smoother. However, when one of them malfunctions, it creates a domino effect on busy schedules. To keep your dishwasher washing, your dryer drying, and your stove heating, perform smaller maintenance tasks yourself seasonally. Additionally, call a technician when you feel over your head. You’ll thank yourself the next time you have multiple loads of laundry or several meals to prep and can rely on your appliances to get the job done without worry.

Improve Efficiency

As appliances age, natural wear-and-tear slows efficiency.  Consequently, lower efficiency appliances, in turn, cost more money to utilize. Smaller, frequent maintenance can catch little things that have a significant impact on efficiency. For example, checking the filters in A/C units or dryers and removing debris improves airflow. As a result, it allows your appliances to work efficiently.

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