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Dryer Vent

Have You Cleaned Your Dryer Vent Lately?

Is your dryer taking a long time to dry clothes?

Are you having to run your dryer for 2 cycles to dry your load?

It is very possible that your dryer vent might need to be cleaned out. The dryer vent needs regular maintenance to optimize your dryer performance and also to prevent fires. Dryer lint is an excellent fire starter, and can be flammable if it gets built up like the picture above.

Many people don’t realize how big of a fire danger their dryer can be. This customer recently had us clean their vent along with their dryer. Look at the photos below!

Call us today to schedule your dryer vent to get cleaned out 812-521-5717

Maintenance tips for microwave ovens

Maintenance tips for microwave ovens to enhance their productivity

Avoid using plastic utensils for keeping in the microwave as they can melt at high temperatures and may cause harm to the food constituents.
It is very important to clean all the spills regularly inside the microwave oven so as to avoid any stains.
Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty. It may reduce the life of this appliance and the steam emitted could be hazardous.
When cleaning this appliance, always use a soft cloth. Using harsh pads on microwave ovens often result in scratches.
It is necessary to clean the edges of the doors carefully as it is the integral part of the oven that saves the user from the harmful radiation emitted by this appliance.
Make sure that the oven door is fully closed prior to starting the microwave oven.

Maintenance tips for washing machines

Be certain to use a good quality washing-machine cleaner once a month to clean out your washer.
Make sure to leave the lid or door to the washing machine open after every load as this will allow the moisture inside the drum of the washing machine to evaporate.
If you notice any kind of spill inside your washer, just wipe it away with a damp soft cloth right away. This is required to avoid the spill from spreading more and affecting the functioning of the machine.
Keep any liquids away from the control panel as things like liquid detergents or stain removers can harm the finish of the washing machine.
Always remember to wipe down the inside drum of the machine periodically with a damp cloth. Also, make sure to wipe down the outside of your washing machine with a damp cloth once a week.