Home LivingAppliances5 ways to keep your appliances running smoothly when the temperature dropsHoping to avoid your appliances breaking down on you? Follow these stepsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingAppliances5 ways to keep your appliances running smoothly when the temperature dropsHoping to avoid your appliances breaking down on you? Follow these stepsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Hoping to avoid your appliances breaking down on you? Follow these steps
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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(Image credit: Zvonko Djuric / Alamy Stock)
With temperatures set to go below zero for the UK over the next few days, many Brits will be fearing the worst when the arctic chill hits. Not only can the cold have a severe effect on many home appliances, it can also hinder any repairs that need to take place. High demand mixed with ice on the roads can make it difficult hunting down a plumber or engineer last minute, leaving many people stuck.
However, there are simple steps you can take to ‘combat the frost’ on your appliances, according to Victoria Miller, appliance expert atAO. Instead of waiting for themost common winter home problemsto occur, why don’t you follow these steps to prevent the worst from happening?
Before you find out more, check out these5 low-cost ways to heat your home for longerduring the cold weather.
1. Washing machine
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(Image credit: PlanetCare / Unsplash)
It can be worth taking a few precautions when it comes to using your washing machines in the colder weather, especially if it is against an outside-facing wall that isn’t well-insulated. The transfer of cold water to even some of thebest washing machinescan cause damage to its insides, especially if temperatures become more extreme and pipes start to freeze.
If this sounds close to home, you should consider wrapping your washer’s hoses with pipe insulation to give them some protection from the cold.
Check out these5 tips to help extend the lifespan of your washing machineto find out more!
2. Tumble Dryer
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To avoid any damage and look after this appliance, make sure it’s kept in a room that is well-insulated and avoid keeping it in your garage if possible.
3. Fridge-freezer
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(Image credit: LG)
Mostfridge-freezersare kept in the kitchen and should be safe from the elements, but some may be exposed to hidden cold spots that you may be unaware of. Check the back of your fridge to ensure there is no damp but also use this opportunity to thoroughly clean it.
Dust and debris accumulate over time which damages your fridge and causes energy consumption to increase. To prevent this, unplug your fridge-freezer and vacuum this mess away. Alternatively, you can use a coil brush to remove the build-up.
Read about the3 mistakes everyone makes with their fridge freezerfor more information.
4. Dishwasher
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(Image credit: Miele)
Even thebest dishwasherscan be the most sensitive to cold air when it comes to all the appliances. When a dishwasher is exposed to the freezing temperatures, it uses much more energy to heat the water affecting time and cost.
5. Dehumidifer
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(Image credit: Ecoair)
Damp can be a stickler for any homeowner and the best way to combat the frost can often be found where you least expect it. During the day pop thedehumidifieron in any part of the home where you feel wet walls or if you see dark patches beginning to form.
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