If you have pets, you probably see hair all over your furniture and floors. While this may be the most visible issue, shedding fur affects other parts of your house as well. All the pet hair that gets on your clothes can clog your washer and dryer — and you may find yourself paying for appliance repair before you know it. Here’s how to protect your machines if you have furry friends in the house. 

3 Ways to Avoid Pet Hair-Related Appliance Repair

1. Clean Pet Hair Off Your Clothes

You probably use a lint roller so you don’t leave the house covered in pet hair. Consider using one on your clothes before you take throw them in the laundry hamper. Clumps of wet pet fur can prevent proper draining in your washing machine, leaving you with a bill for washer repair. No lint roller on hand? Put on a latex glove and run your hand all over the surface of your clothes. This should remove most of the pet hair quickly and easily.

2. Clean the Furniture

Every time you sit on your sofa, pet hair transfers from the cushions to your clothes. You’ll have less pet hair on your clothing if you keep your furniture clean. Use a brush, lint roller, vacuum, or latex glove to brush off your furniture each week.

3. Clean Your Washing Machine

Although cleaning off your clothing prior to throwing it in the wash will remove most pet hair, some fur is still bound to end up in your machine. That's why it's important to clean the appliance regularly. Leave the lid open after each load to let your machine air out. Run it once a month on your machine’s cleaning cycle, or simply run a normal cycle without clothes and some liquid bleach. In addition, check and clean the filter on a regular basis to remove any clumps of pet hair. 

If pet hair and other debris have damaged your washer or dryer, the appliance repair professionals at Complete Appliance Service can help. They’ve served the greater Cincinnati, OH, and Northern Kentucky areas since 1980, with repair on the important appliances, including washers, dryers, stoves, and microwaves. Their commitment to same-day service and affordable pricing has earned them an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau®. To schedule appliance repair services or request a quote, call (513) 661-3708. Visit the team online to read reviews from past customers.