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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...

  With more than 30 years of experience as an appliance repair technician, I’ve seen and heard hundreds of squeaky dryers. It’s a   common complaint   with multiple possible causes. A few years ago, I was asked to fix a really noisy, squeaky dryer. When I tested it, it sounded like nails on a chalkboard! I opened it up and found the rear bearing had completely deteriorated due to years of normal wear. No wonder it sounded so bad! Replacing the rear bearing fixed the problem and gave the customer another eight years of quiet drying. Often, replacing a common part returns the dryer to its original noise level. These are repairs you can easily do yourself to save some money. Here’s a list of the common reasons why your dryer is Noisy: Dryer Belt Is Worn or Misaligned, or the Tension Is Off Dryer belts can  slip out of position  due to wear or overloading. When the belt no longer lines up correctly, it can rub against parts of the tensioning wheel arm and make a bad...

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