Maintaining Your Vehicles
I have the oil changed on all of my vehicles when needed, as oil is inexpensive when compared to the cost of a new motor. I replace my tires when the tread is worn down or I lack enough grip with the tires that came with the car initially. Tires help in stopping and maintaining control of your vehicle. Have air filters and cabin filters replaced, as mice can build nests in cabin filters. A well-maintained car can last for many years without any problems. One man told me that he had 268.000 miles on his Camaro.
Furnace And AC Checks
Your furnace should be checked every two years for any leaks, belts, motors, and lubrication needs. You don’t want the thermo coupler or ignitor to stop in the middle of a blizzard, leaving you without heat in your home. Maintain your furnace filter yourself by replacing it every month or every two months, depending on the type of filter you buy. ACs need to be checked to ensure they do not have any R-134a refrigerant leaks and to clean the outdoor coils of debris such as leaves and more.
Appliances
If your washing machine is noisy, have a repair person assess the problem. Washing machines need to have the softener area taken apart and cleaned when you see residue on your clothes after washing them. A YouTube video will show you how to do it. Clothes dryers may need a new thermo coupler, ignitor switch, or belt around the drum. Your refrigerator may become very noisy just before it stops working for good. Clean the coils under or behind your refrigerator, and it will last much longer. Watch a YouTube video on how to do it. Defrost your freezer often, and it will last much longer and use less energy to keep your food frozen. Clean the filters frequently on dehumidifiers and portable ACs so they run efficiently and effortlessly.
Snowblowers, Chainsaws, And Lawn Mowers
It is a good idea to have the spark plugs changed in your mowers, chainsaws, and snowblowers, as they will start easily when you need them the most. Put Seafoam in your gas when you store it, so you do not put bad fuel in your mowers and more. Remember to put oil in your 2-cycle engines, or you will ruin the engine in a matter of minutes.
Small Appliances
If you store some of your small appliances, use them once in a while to keep the motors working. Run your mixer, blender, and coffee maker. Put a cleaning solution in your coffee maker to remove scale and to keep it working in good order. Clean the crumbs out of your toaster for sanitary reasons. Wipe off and clean all of your appliances after use.
Maintenance Saves Money And Time
If you do not maintain things, they will not last, and you will have wasted a lot of money replacing an appliance or item that could have lasted with proper maintenance over the years.
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