The secret to keep your appliances running smoothly is cleanliness, Many appliances malfunction due to “goo, dust  and gunk.” It doesn’t really take much time and effort to clean them. By doing so, you can extend their lifespan by years.

• Ceiling Fan: You are in trouble If the blades are wobbling. This wears out the motor a lot faster. Dust off the tops of the blades and tighten the screws to make sure everything is locked into place.

• Air conditioner: Its coils need to be cleaned every once in a while. Remove the filter cover and run a vacuum brush over the coils. Clean the filter or replace it depending on what kind of model you have.

• Stove and Oven: Gas stoves need to be kept clean to ensure burners and igniters will keep on for years. Use a warm cloth and a bit of dish soap to get them spic and span. The super-high-temperature can be hard on your oven’s wiring and electrical components, so using the self-cleaning feature should be avoided. What you should do, after using the oven, wait until it’s cool enough to touch but still warm and wipe it down with a moist cloth. (more…)