Laundry’s one of those chores that never goes away, but many households mistreat their dryers, making common mistakes that damage dryer parts. If you want to avoid appliance repairs and prolong the life of your appliance, here’s a list of five missteps to avoid.

Blunders to Avoid When Operating a Dryer

1. Not Leveling It

When a dryer is atilt, it vibrates with more force while in use, jostling  appliance parts and causing wear and tear. To square up the position of your dryer, place a level on top and adjust the feet until it no longer sits at an angle.

2. Overfilling

Although it may be convenient to get all your clothes dried at once, overloading a dryer forces dryer parts, such as the drum and the bearings that support it, to wear down, reducing efficiency and leading to expensive repairs.

3. Overusing Dryer Sheets

Use only one sheet per load. Using more than one not only is wasteful but also heightens the risk they’ll jam a dryer’s inner workings. Avoid dryer breakdowns by inserting only one sheet and always removing it when a load is dry.

4. Not Removing Lint

Most people know to clean the lint trap after each use to avoid the potential for fires and allow the machine to run more efficiently. However, lint builds up in the dryer vent as well. When clogged with lint, the flow of air into the machine is diminished, causing it to work harder than it should. To avoid having to replace your appliance, clean the dryer vent once or twice a year.

5. Waiting Between Loads

It’s a common misconception that dryers need to rest between loads. However, putting in the next load immediately after removing the previous batch helps the dryer to retain heat and operate more efficiently.

 

If you need dryer parts to fix a malfunctioning appliance, contact the experts at Appliance Parts of Radcliff in Hardin County, KY. They’ve been a superior appliance parts distributor for more than 25 years and have over 5,000 parts in inventory. Carrying supplies from all the industry’s leading brands, they’ll quickly and efficiently match you with the part you need. Learn more by calling (270) 352-2900, or visit them online to learn more about their knowledgeable staff.