The Importance of Servicing your Appliances

Servicing Your Appliances will extend their Life Span! Do You Own a Clothes Dryer?

There are some simple tasks that the housekeeper can do but neglecting to service your appliances, especially clothes dryers could end up in an emergency call to the fire station. When you engage the services of a dedicated Blue Sky Luxury property manager to look after your investment, we will schedule routine maintenance with a certified appliance technician on your behalf!

Step 1: Remove lint from the lint trap: Here are some simple tasks for the housekeeper to do as part of the daily maintenance!

A lint-free trap provides better airflow for optimal performance, so a thorough cleaning can go a long way. To clean the lint trap:

Remove the lint screen and vacuum the interior and exterior of the lint trap with a vacuum crevice tool or brush.

Step 2: Wipe residue off the dryer drum

Dryer sheets and fabric softeners can contribute to a filmy residue on your dryer’s drum over time. Start cleaning by vacuuming out any debris. If your dryer is electric, rub the drum with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water and tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry the drum.

As it is starting to get more technical, you should call in the experts!

Step 3: Turn off and unplug the dryer:

Shutting off the power to the dryer while cleaning prevents accidental operation while parts are removed or disconnected, so it is important to unplug your dryer from the wall socket before you get started. If you have a gas dryer, it will be important to close the shut-off valve in the gas supply line before cleaning.

Step 4: Pull out the dryer to access the vent duct:

The technician will create about one foot of room between the back of the dryer and the wall to make space for clearing out debris.

Step 5: Remove the clamps and detach the vent:

With the dryer away from the wall, the technician will unscrew vent clamps or remove the tape attaching the vent to the back of the dryer.

Step 6: Clean debris from the vent

The technician will start by removing any large pieces of lint by hand, and then use a dryer cleaning brush to remove remaining lint from the vent. The next part of the process would be to use a vacuum hose attachment to collect lint or dust trapped in crevices.

Step 7: Inspect and clean the exterior vent:

The technician will clean the exterior by opening the vent cover and removing large pieces of lint. They will then run a dryer cleaning brush along the inside of the ductwork and remove any remaining lint or debris with a vacuum hose.

Step 8: Reattach the vent and turn on the dryer

Once the venting is re-clamped or re-taped to the back of the dryer, plug back in your dryer and, if using a gas dryer, the gas valve will be turned back on.

Failure to schedule routine maintenance on your dryer could lead to a fire hazard!

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DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR EQUIPMENT!!