When kitchen appliances are running properly, almost nobody spends a lot of time thinking about them or worrying about appliance repair. Your fridge and dishwasher just sit there, day after day, doing their job. The oven becomes part of the scenery. When not in use, the stovetop is simply a storage spot for your tea kettle.

It's only when one of them goes on the fritz and you have to call an appliance service to save the day that you give maintenance a second thought.

Expert Appliance Solutions, the premier appliance repair experts of Elyria, OH, are here to offer some tips to help keep your appliances running smoothly.

• Rinse & Wipe Inside The Dishwasher: The dishwasher drain can become clogged with food or other debris. An occasional scrub with a washcloth or sponge to remove chunks of food can make the dishwasher operate more efficiently and prevent drain clogs that cause your dishes to look dirty even after a wash.
• Check The Oven Door Seal: You might be wasting energy and increasing required cook times if your oven door does not seal properly. Depending on the severity of the problem, your oven could be leaking nearly 1/5 of its heat from an improper seal. Check for cracks in the fiberglass or rubber seal that runs around the edge of the door. Replace a damaged seal to improve performance, reduce energy waste, and avoid unnecessary appliance repair.
• Keep Fridge Coils Clean: For an easy refrigerator repair, remove the kick plate at the bottom front of your refrigerator. Clean away dust, dirt, and debris with a vacuum attachment. Clean coils keep the fridge from having to work as hard to cool your groceries.
• Clear Dryer Exhaust: Make sure your dryer vent is not clogged. If it is, you can perform a simple DIY appliance service and unclog it with a vacuum hose attachment. This will make your dryer operate much more efficiently.

If you need more than simple maintenance, remember Elyria's premier appliance repair professionals at Expert Appliance Solutions. Visit them online or call (844) 423-9737.