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  In 30 years as an appliance repair technician, I've seen lots of usage mistakes by homeowners. Luckily, most are easily preventable. ke Overloading the Washing Machine With Heavy Items This is one of the most common and expensive appliance mistakes. It often results in a worn out rear bearing or a broken spider bracket. When that happens, you’ll need a new washer. It’s a $700 to $1,500 mistake. To prevent it: Avoid washing bathroom mats . They absorb too much water, and the weight stresses the motor. Avoid washing  weighted blankets . They destroy your washer faster than any other item. Avoid washing rugs, dog blankets,  sleeping bags , comforters and all other bulky items. Like mats and weighted blankets, they’re heavy when wet and will quickly cause trouble. Not Cleaning the Dryer Vent This mistake can be catastrophically costly, because it can cause a  dryer fire . When dryer vents become clogged with lint, the heated air can’t escape. If the dryer gets too...

  All brands of dishwashers need really hot water to work their best. In my 30 years of appliance repair, I’ve seen many dishwashers not cleaning well and not   melting the soap because the water wasn’t heating properly. The 120-degree water from your home’s  water heater  generally isn’t hot enough for your dishwasher to do its job. That’s why most dishwaters boost that water’s temperature to 160 degrees, high enough to kill all pathogens and melt all your dishwasher soap. If you open your dishwasher door 30 minutes into the cycle, you should see a big plume of steam billowing out. If not, something’s wrong with your dishwasher’s heating system. The most common reason for a dishwasher not heating properly is the water inlet valve not letting in enough water to activate the heater. At 30 minutes into the cycle, if you open the door you should see water high enough to touch the heating element near the bottom of the dishwasher. Some dishwashers, like Bosch and Miele, ...

  Most of the time, an appliance extended warranty isn't worth the money. Learn why from our expert, an appliance repair technician I’ve been an  appliance repair technician  for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen very few times when my customers have benefited from an extended appliance warranty. The type of repairs covered by extended warranties only pertain to defects from the manufacturer. In the many thousands of appliance repairs I’ve done, almost all were caused by the consumer, and those problems are not covered by these warranties. First, here are a few things to keep in mind about the standard  warranties   that come with all new appliances: Fill out and mail in the warranty card. For a limited time, it will protect you for free from manufacturer defects. Buy your appliance with a credit card that offers an extended warranty on the purchase for no extra charge. See the list below of things you can do to avoid the most common appliance mistakes. In ...

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