Most drying machines last only for 10 years. However, their age can be extended through proper maintenance. If you also want to increase the age of your machine, you should follow the tips given below:
1. Read and Follow the Manuals
The drying machine comes with a manual book. It clearly states all the guidelines regarding using, maintaining, and dealing with its minor issues. This drying machine manual also guides about the right load and right number of cycles according to the type of clothes.
If you are using a drying machine for the first time, you have to read, understand, and follow every manual guideline. Even though every tip in the manual is important, you can’t miss the following:
- Keep your drying machine stable.
- Take your dried clothes out immediately.
- The cycle of the drying machine should be according to the weight of the wet clothes.
- Use a drying sheet for soft fabrics.
Manuals are considered ideal for training a new user of a drying machine.
2. Avoid Overloading
Most people stuff all of their wet clothes in the drying machine, which results in overloading. Overloading puts more pressure on the machine, that will result in overheating. At the same time, the overloading of clothes will not leave space for airflow.
This results in the accumulation of warm air that heat up the motor, belts, pulley assembly, and spindle bearings. This increases the chances of burnout of the drying machine.
At the same time, the drying machine takes much longer to dry these overloaded clothes. You have to carefully read the manuals related to the maximum and minimum limits of the clothes and follow them strictly.
3. Maintain Cleanliness
As the drying machine removes extra water from the clothes, it collects a small amount of lint during every drying session. Over time, it will make a huge clog. Whenever the drying machine gets hot, it can result in a fire.
However, you can prevent this issue by regularly maintaining the cleanliness of your drying machine. If you don’t know the right way to clean your dryer, you can follow the cleaning tips given below:
- Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the clogs collected on the trap once a month.
- Use a tissue or cleaning cloth to clear the dust or waste collected on the lint filter after every drying session.
- Go for a deep cleaning session of the drying machine once a month. You can use a mixture of vinegar and water to clean the drum and rubber seal. This will remove the grime, bacteria, and dirt particles from the drying machine.
4. Make Immediate Repairing
A small issue in a drying machine can result in complete burnout. You can’t take any sort of risk of delaying repairing. You have to call a Drying Machine Repair service immediately when you notice any of the following signs:
- When the dryer starts producing unusual noises, such as scraping, rattling, and thumping.
- If your drying machine doesn’t dry your clothes completely.
- When there are some physical issues like the smell of burning, broken pipes, and blocked hoses.
