With our simple yet easy-to-follow appliance maintenance tips this holiday season, you’ll get the best of your appliances.
We all love the holidays. It’s that time of year when family and friends gather together to celebrate, but it also means more work for us. From baking cakes on Thanksgiving Day to preparing dinner on Christmas Eve, the kitchen is always busy this season. As much as people enjoy being busy in the kitchen, there are some things that others can do outside of it to help make their holiday preparations easier.
Here are some easy-to-follow tips on how to do appliance maintenance tips this holiday season:
Tip 1: Check and clean your range hood filter.
A dirty range hood filter can cause your air ducts to become clogged with grease, leading to poor air quality and a dirty kitchen. To ensure your filter stays clean, regularly check it for debris. A good rule of thumb is to clean it every six months or so, but if you notice a buildup inside the filter—especially if it’s greasy—then you should clean it sooner than that.
When cleaning your range hood filter, be sure to use only mild soap and water (or other non-abrasive products) and avoid using harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia cleaners on the grate’s metal surface of the grate itself; these could damage its finish over time! Also, remember that after washing them in water, let them dry completely before replacing them back onto your appliance because damp surfaces easily attract mold growth.
Tip 2: Clean the condenser coil of your refrigerator.
To clean the condenser coil, you’ll need to first locate it. The easiest way to do so is by looking at the back of your refrigerator and seeing if there is a fan. If there is, then that’s what we call a condenser coil.
It’s recommended that you deep-clean once per year for every five years —or more frequently if necessary, but never less than once every three years.
Tip 3: Clean the inside of your dishwasher and its collector.
Clean the inside of your dishwasher regularly. Occasionally, you should open your dishwasher and clean its interior with a cleaning solution and cloth. This will ensure that food particles are not building up within the machine, which can be detrimental to performance and cause unpleasant odors while washing.
Clean the dishwasher’s collector regularly as well. Every few months or so (depending on how often you use it), remove any debris from the bottom of your machine using a vacuum cleaner hose attachment instead of using a brush or other tools—this will prevent damage to any delicate parts as well as help keep things running smoothly for longer.
Tip 4: Clean the drip pans of your range.
If you have a gas stove, the drip pans underneath it collect food debris, grease and another crud. It’s easy to forget about them when cleaning your kitchen, but it’s important not to let that build up because then it will start dripping onto the floor.
To clean these pans:
- Clean with a wet cloth or sponge and rinse off any excess liquid. If they are really dirty, you can also use some diluted dishwashing detergent.
- Use a scrub brush on spots that might be stuck on food items or grease.
- If you want to keep your appliances looking good for years ahead by doing simple maintenance tasks or repairs, we suggest hiring a professional service, like our LG range repair.
Tip 5: Clean and replace your fridge’s water filter.
To ensure that your fridge’s water filter is working properly, you should clean it more frequently. To do so:
- Remove the water filter by turning it counterclockwise until it comes loose and pulling it out of its mounting bracket. Check if there is any debris on the filter itself, and remove any with a vacuum or cloth.
- Disassemble the white plastic housing of your refrigerator’s water dispenser (if applicable) by unscrewing two Philips head screws from either end of the unit using a screwdriver.
- Inside this housing, remove any excess crud or dirt with masking tape wrapped around an old toothbrush or similar tool before reassembling everything back together again according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Conclusion
We hope these tips will help you keep your appliances in good shape for the holidays and beyond! Following these easy steps on how to do appliance maintenance tips this holiday season will surely put you at ease.
When you need some professional service for your appliances, LG Appliance Service is always here to help you out. All you have to do is call us, and we’ll be at your doorstep in no time.