In any home, there will be several appliances that families rely on every day. If one of these essential appliances breaks, it can create numerous problems. Maintaining your devices correctly will optimise their lifespans. Below are some simple tips that will enable you to do just this.
Avoid Using Extension Cords
Some appliances will not function correctly if you plug them in via an extension lead. Not only this but if the extension lead fails, it can cause you to think that there is a problem with your appliance erroneously. Whenever possible, plug your appliances directly into the mains socket in the wall.
Make Sure You Unplug Your Appliances before Cleaning Them
You can extend the lifespan of most home appliances by regularly washing them. However, before you clean any electronic device, you must make sure to disconnect it from the mains socket first. If you leave an appliance plugged in while you clean it, you risk damaging the appliance and harming yourself. Electricity and water do not mix. If you have to clean an appliance using water, make sure that there is no danger of you causing a short circuit.
Don’t Submerge an Appliance Unless the Manufacturer Says You Can
Cleaning an electronic appliance can be quite a delicate process. Obviously, some emerging electronics in water is likely to cause damage. Even if you do disconnect the power when you submerge the appliance, it can still be damaged when you turn it back on.
Check the instruction manual for your appliance and ensure that it is ok to submerge it in water before you do so. If you are considering submerging an appliance as a last resort before you throw it away, use something like isopropyl alcohol instead of water. Isopropyl alcohol will completely evaporate, it won’t leave behind a residue in the way that water will.
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Buy Home Appliance Insurance
If an appliance breaks down within the first year of ownership, the manufacturer’s warranty will usually apply. Unfortunately, most appliances will not break down according to a convenient schedule. Appliances can fail unexpectedly, sometimes with severe consequences for your household. For example, a dishwasher or washing machine that suddenly stops working can make life very difficult until you can sort a replacement.
New appliances can be costly. You don’t want to find yourself in the position of having to decide whether you buy a new appliance or whether you struggle on without something that you really need. Home appliance insurance will offer you financial protection should an appliance break down unexpectedly. It’s easy to compare appliance insurance packages from a range of providers by doing your research online and using comparison searches.
By maintaining your home appliances the right way, you can maximise their lifespans. No one wants to deal with the cost or inconvenience of having to fork out to replace a faulty appliance. Looking after your appliances and taking insurance out on them will protect you from both.
