MOST appliances inside your home must be replaced after a few years of use, but there’s a way to keep them around longer.
Plenty of people are in the dark about bad habits they might be doing to destroy appliances that should last for several years.
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There are nine common mistakes people make at home that shorten the lifespan of their appliancesCredit: Getty
These common mistakes might cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you’re not aware of what to do.
Avoid hot water in garbage disposals
The number one way to keep your kitchen drains in good condition is to avoid using hot water, according to the official Bob Vila website.
You might think hot water is the best temperature to use, but all it does is lead to clogged drains since it melts fat and grease along the way.
Don’t wash clothes without checking your pockets
It’s easy to toss your clothing into the washing machine once you’re finished wearing them to make sure everything is clean for next time.
Before tossing any clothes in for a wash, you should check your pockets for loose coins that can damage the inside of your washer.
Don’t fill your freezer too much
If you notice that your freezer is overly filled with too many items, it might be time to move some things around or throw some things away.
If there are too many things in your freezer, the air vents will be blocked and cold air won’t be able to flow freely throughout the space.
Stop overfilling your laundry machine
You might want to get a large load of clothing washed at once because you’re trying to save time, but that would be a huge mistake.
If you overfill your washing machine, it throws the drum out of alignment which leads to serious damage.
It’s time to clean out your oven
When you’re putting something in the oven to be cooked and it makes an accidental spill, it may not seem like the biggest deal ever.
Unfortunately, spills left uncleaned in the oven can lead to damaged heating coils.
Remember to clean your lint trap
The minor inconvenience that comes from forgetting to clean your dryer’s lint trap is that your load of laundry might not dry up as fast as you’d like.
The major issue with this is that it is a fire hazard that could lead to unwanted flames inside your home.
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One of the mistakes people make is forgetting to clean the lint traps on their dryersCredit: Getty
Never use soap on gas range burners
If you thought cleaning your gas range burners with soap, water, and a rag was the smartest route to take… you would be wrong.
Using soap on gas range burners causes corrosion which can cause your burners to stop igniting entirely.
Skip placing sharp objects in the dishwasher
When you have a dishwasher readily available, hand washing your dishes and utensils might feel like a bother.
Even so, it’s important to avoid putting sharp objects in the dishwasher since they can nick the vinyl coating of your washing machine racks leading to rust.
Ceramic range cooktops need a cast iron
Nobody wants to scratch smooth ceramic cooktops, and fortunately, there’s a way to avoid this.
You’ll want to completely stop using cast-iron cookware if you realize your items aren’t properly coated.
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