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7 Essential Appliance Repair Tips

You can always find local authorized dealers or technicians that are able to repair home appliances such as air conditioners, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines or refrigerators. Attempting to repair the malfunction yourself is not only time consuming but it is also dangerous, so make sure to contact an authorized technician when your home appliances are defective. However, some minor repairs can be carried out by anyone, provided that they follow some basic safety procedures.

Here are some of the most useful appliance repair tips that are the same for trained technicians and untrained home owners.

1. Make sure to check whether the appliance still has a warranty. Most household appliances have warranties that become null when the device is opened outside authorized repair shops.

2. Try to determine the main reason why the appliance broke down and see if you need to replace any parts.

3. When diagnosing the appliance see if you can get a trained technician to help out. They will point out the defective parts quicker and will know from where to purchase the right type of spare part.

4. Safety is vital when it comes to repairs. Always switch off the appliance and make sure that it is unplugged.

5. Make sure to open the appliance in an area that provides you with good lighting and plenty of space to place the appliance cover, spare parts, tools.

6. If you are working on a heavy appliance make sure to get help if you need to lift it, otherwise you could get injured.

7. Make sure you have the right tools and documentation for your appliance.

Appliance repair tools
There are some very specific tools that are required to practice any profession, and when it comes to repairmen and technicians who deal with electrical appliances, the most important tool is the ohm/voltage meter.

Ohm meters measure the resistance of appliances, which is a good measure of the functionality of an appliance. The ohm meter will let you know when a device has an electrical shortage or any other sort of electrical problem. The voltage meter is useful in determining the cause of potential appliance problems. In many cases, the electrical outlet is responsible for breakdowns, and the voltage meter will measure the voltage provided by the outlets.

Michael Rad
02 Dec 2006

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How To Effectively Clean Your Carpets?

No matter how hard you try to keep your carpets clean, they will eventually need to be professionally cleaned or at least cleaned with more "industrial strength" cleaners. Taking care and cleaning your carpets on a regular basis will greatly extend the life of your carpet. Even if your carpets do not appear to be dirty, a regular carpet cleaning is required.

It is recommended that you clean your carpets once every six to twelve months. This will help to remove dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and even mold. No matter whether you are cleaning one area of carpet or several, following some simple guidelines will keep your carpet looking great.

Begin by deciding what type of carpet cleaning method you want to use. Although there are many methods of cleaning carpets, they fall into three main categories. Whenever possible, refer to your carpet warranty or ask a carpet professional which method is best for your type of carpet.

The first method is hot water extraction or steam cleaning. Extremely hot water, along with a carpet cleaning solution, is distributed over the carpet. Then, the carpet cleaner quickly sucks the water back up, along with the dirt and grime.

The next category of cleaning carpets is cold-water extraction. Cold-water extraction works along the same lines at hot water extraction, with the exception of using cold water.

The last category is dry extraction. A foam or powder is applied to the carpet. The cleaner works the dirt into a pile, where it can then be swept up by the carpet cleaner or regular vacuum sweeper.

After determining what method will work best with your carpet, either purchase a carpet cleaner or you can rent one from your local home improvement store. Whenever you rent a steam cleaner, the carpet cleaning supplies will be provided. However, if they are not, you can purchase them at most retail stores. Be sure to explain what type of carpet you have so that the right cleaning solutions can be recommended. Using the wrong solutions on the wrong carpet can produce disastrous results which may be expensive to repair.

Be sure to remove any large stains and/or odors before beginning the cleaning. When blotting up a stain use a white towel. Otherwise, a colored towel could possibly bleed through to your carpet. Apply stain remover to the cloth, rather than directly on the stain. Then, blot up the stain.

After you have the majority of the stains removed, you can begin shampooing the carpet. It is very important to follow the carpet cleaner instructions in order to avoid damage to your carpet.

Minimize the amount of water that is sprayed onto the carpet. Saturating the carpet can cause deterioration of the carpet and padding, which can create molds later on. Therefore, it is very important to quickly extract any water that is sprayed over the carpet.

After you had made several passes over the carpet with the carpet cleaner, let the carpet dry. It is recommended that you let the carpet dry overnight before walking on it. Whenever possible, place a fan on the carpet and open any windows.

Sometimes your carpet will need to be cleaned by a professional. So be sure to keep in mind, that if your carpet is too bad, call in professional help. While you may save money by doing it yourself, you could also do more damage than a professional would cost if your carpet is in extremely poor shape.

Taking care of your carpet can extend the life of your carpet. By quickly removing stains and cleaning your carpet every six to twelve months, you are ensuring that you carpet will be around for you to enjoy for many years.

Jon Arnold
12 Dec 2006

Jon is a computer engineer who maintains many websites to pass along his knowledge and findings. You can read more about carpets and carpet cleaning at his web site at http://cleaning-carpet-tips.com/