While most of us do not give too much thought to this, we do have certain bad laundry habits. They might seem like minor issues, but can cost you a lot of money for washing machine and dryer repair, new clothes, and excessively high electricity bills. It isn’t difficult to break these habits, and here is some information that can help.
Bad Habits That Are Killing Your Dryer
Here are some common bad habits that many of us have when it comes to using our dryers:
- Not emptying your pockets-Metal objects like screws, keys, and coins can quickly damage your dryer’s outer tub and the inner drum. Cash, tissues, and gum can clog the drains. If these items make it into your dryer, that will result in significant problems in its working.
- Putting All Your Items in The Dryer- While it can be very convenient to use the dryer for drying your clothes, it can result in your clothing’s premature wear. Towels and jeans do not get impacted as they do not become crispy in the dryer. However, it is far better to hang most other clothing to dry where possible. It is also necessary to pay attention to the clothing care labels. Never put things that mention ‘line dry’ into your dryer.
- You Are Overloading Your Dryer- Just as with your washing machine, a dryer that is packed tightly will not dry efficiently. Excessive wear and tear in the machine will result in a shorter lifespan, and you will have to deal with more frequent dryer maintenance and dryer repair.
- You’re overusing dryer sheets- Dryer sheets leave a waxy layer that melts inside the dryer. If you use too many dryer sheets, it will clog up your appliance. If you still prefer to use dryer sheets regularly, you would have to clean the lint every month. In addition to cleaning the lint, you must also remove the lint tab and soak it in sudsy water so that all the residue will get removed, and it will be able to trap lint efficiently.
Tips to Avoid Damage
Your dryer’s life expectancy is determined by how often and how hard you run the appliance. Make sure that you do not overwork the machine. Monitor how many times you run it and always stick to running full loads if possible.Try to limit your laundry loads to eight per week or less. Contact us for dryer service if you notice any problems with the appliance.