Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: Avoid Costly Repairs with These Must-Do Tasks

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home—inside and out. Here’s what every homeowner should do this season.

Although it feels like winter has already left us here in Texas, in theory spring is not here yet. But as the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to refresh your home and shake things out after being inside all winter. The transition isn't just about spring cleaning, it's about ensuring your home is in top shape to prevent expensive repairs down the line. From the roof to the foundation inside and out here's our spring guide for getting your home ready for warmer months.

Exterior Maintenance: Protecting Your Home’s First Line of Defense

Roof & Gutters: Inspect and Clear Winter’s Aftermath

After months of exposure to harsh winter weather, your roof and gutters need attention. Inspect the roof for missing or damaged shingles, as these can lead to leaks that compromise your home’s structure. If you do  notice sagging, or any signs of water damage, call a professional before small issues turn into costly repairs.

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Gutters and downspouts also take a beating during winter. Here, you'll need to clear out leaves, twigs, and other debris to ensure proper drainage. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, including foundation problems and basement flooding is left in tended.  If you haven't already, consider installing gutter guards to make upkeep easier.

Windows & Doors: Improve Efficiency and Let in the Light

Let's move on to windows and doors. With warmer weather approaching, it’s time to prepare your windows and doors for fresh air and sunshine. Inspect seals, weatherstripping and caulking for cracks or gaps that could allow cool air to escape, leading to higher energy costs. Re-caulking these areas helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. (And given our location, we need all the help we can get.)

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Give your exterior windows a thorough washing to remove winter grime and improve natural light. Also, check window and door screens for any tears or damage—repairing them now will prevent pests from sneaking inside when you open your home to spring breezes. The great news is that if there are any small tears, you can now buy patches instead of having to replace the full screen. 

Driveway & Walkways: Repair Winter’s Wear and Tear

Most cracked sidewalks will be smaller than this, but it's worth checking.

Cold temperatures and moisture can wreak havoc on your driveway and walkways. You'll need to look for cracks, potholes, or uneven surfaces that could become safety hazards. Sealing and repairing these issues early will prevent further deterioration and ensure safe passage for your family and guests. 

Outdoor Faucets & Sprinklers: Restore Water Flow

If you turned off exterior water sources for the winter, now’s the time to turn them back on. You'll also want to remove any foam protectors that you placed, as during warm months, those can be top homes for bugs and mice. Check for leaks in outdoor faucets and hoses, and ensure your sprinkler system is working properly. If you do have a sprinkler system, take the time to adjust the coverage to make sure all of your lawn gets water. 

Yard & Landscaping: Refresh and Revitalize

Winter can leave your yard looking a little worse for wear. Before you start gardening, you'll want to get it cleaned up. Start by removing debris such as fallen branches and leaves. Prune overgrown trees and hedges, especially those near your home, to prevent damage from high winds during spring storms. Adding mulch and ground cover will help to retain moisture and suppress weeds—refresh these areas for a polished, healthy landscape. 

Interior Maintenance: A Fresh Start for Your Living Spaces

HVAC System: Prepare for Warmer Days

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Let's get the biggest task out of the way first. Before the heat of summer sets in, you will want to schedule a professional inspection and tune-up for your air conditioning system. Regular maintenance keeps your HVAC system running efficiently and prevents breakdowns during peak usage. While you wait for that date to roll around, you can replace your HVAC and furnace filters to improve air quality and keep your home comfortable.

Kitchen & Appliances: Deep Clean and Maintain for Efficiency

Your kitchen appliances work hard year-round, and spring is a great time to give them a little TLC. Clean the range hood and vent filters to prevent grease buildup, which can be a fire hazard. (Especially after all of the heavy foods from the holidays.) You'll also want to check and clean your dishwasher and washing machine filters to ensure they operate at peak efficiency.

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Your refrigerator also needs attention—vacuum the coils to improve efficiency and check that the seals are intact to maintain proper cooling. If you have a chest freezer, warmer days mean it is easier to defrost it if ice buildup exceeds 1/4 inch. After all, spring is a great time to start laying in pre-made meals for less cooking during summer. 

Bathrooms & Plumbing: Prevent Costly Water Damage

A few simple checks can help avoid plumbing headaches down the road. Start off by inspecting your pipes for leaks and weak water pressure. You'll also want to clean the sink and shower drains to prevent any clogs. It's also an ideal time to descale your shower head, as it should be done once a quarter. 

General Home Upkeep: Refresh Your Space

Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about maintaining your home’s condition, especially after being inside and with guests all winter. Take this time to wash sofa covers, wipe down walls, and remove scuff marks. These small touches can make your home feel bright and renewed.

By tackling these maintenance tasks early in the season, you’ll ensure a smooth transition into spring and summer. A little effort now can save time, money, and stress in the long run—helping you enjoy the warmer months with peace of mind.

If you find that any of your appliances are giving you trouble, you can reach out to us at Appliance Rescue Service. While we aren't great at spring cleaning, we are fantastic at keeping your appliances running while you do. Even better we will work with you to find a time that best fits your schedule this spring for our technicians to visit. You can reach out to us at our website or give us a call to get started on scheduling a maintenance visit.

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Love at First Service: Why Regular Maintenance is the Key to Happy Appliances

Protect your investment and avoid surprise repair bills. Here’s why routine maintenance is the smartest way to keep your appliances happy and healthy.

Your appliances are the heart of your home, working tirelessly day in and day out. From keeping your food fresh to making sure your clothes come out clean and dry, these machines are essential to your everyday routine. But just like any long-term relationship, they need care and attention to stay in top shape. Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring your appliances stay happy, healthy, and running smoothly for years to come.

The Benefits of Routine Maintenance

Neglecting maintenance can lead to breakdowns, costly repairs, and even the premature replacement of expensive appliances. Here are five reasons why giving your appliances a little TLC is the smartest investment you can make:

Extend Their Lifespan – Regular check ups can help keep small issues from turning into major failures. This allows your appliances to continue running efficiently for years.

Save Money on Repairs – catching problems while they're small means you avoid hefty repair bills, or having to do a full replacement.

Improve Energy Efficiency – appliances that are well cared for use less energy which keeps your utility bills low.

Ensure Safety – Appliances that are faulty pose serious risks. Dangers can range from electrical fires to gas leaks to flooding. Regular inspections help keep your home safe.

Prevent Surprise Breakdowns – None of us want to deal with a broken refrigerator in the middle of summer or a washer that won't drain in winter. Scheduled maintenance keep things running smoothly year-round.

What Regular Maintenance Looks Like

Many homeowners, prior to having something break for the first time, think that maintenance and repair are the same thing. In fact there's a key difference between the two. Maintenance is about preventing problems. Like regular talking to a partner to avoid a fight, you check in and clean to keep your appliances running smoothly. Repairs are after something has broken. Or to continue our previous analogy after you've already had a major fight. By staying on top of maintenance, you can avoid expensive repairs and keep your relationship running strong for years to come.

Every appliance in your home has specific maintenance needs. A professional service check can ensure that everything stays in top condition. Here are a few things that a maintenance visit might include: 

Refrigerator Love

Give your refrigerator some love by doing these three tasks. 

Clean the condenser coils to ensure efficient cooling. Getting clogged with dust is all too easy given most refrigerators are pressed close to a wall. 

Check and replace water and air filters as needed. (We suggest every 4-6 months for the water filter and at least once a year for the air filters.) 

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Inspect door seals to prevent cold air leaks. This one should be on your quarterly list, this way your food stays fresh for longer. 

Dishwasher Care

Given many of us use our dishwasher on a daily basis, they need regular love. These three tasks can be done once a month to keep it in top shape. 

Clean filters and spray arms for optimal performance. Using a diluted solution of vinegar with a soft toothbrush, helps to keep it clean.

Check seals and drainage to prevent leaks. 

Run a deep-cleaning cycle to eliminate buildup.

Laundry Room TLC

Your washer and dryer both need tlc on a regular basis, to keep them functioning and to keep your home safe. 

Inspect washing machine hoses for leaks or damage.

Clean dryer vents to prevent fire hazards.

Ensure proper drainage and spin cycle efficiency. 

Oven & Stove Check-Up

These three tasks are easy to do and give your range some much-needed love. 

Test temperature accuracy for even cooking. A digital thermometer is the best way to handle this one, but a technician can help if you don’t have one. 

Inspect your gas lines and igniters for safety. 

Ensure that the fans and door seals are working properly.

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Make Maintenance a Habit

The best way to avoid major appliance troubles is to schedule routine maintenance. While every six months is great, a simple annual check-up can make all the difference in keeping your appliances running smoothly. Whether it’s your refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, or dryer, showing your appliances a little love today means fewer headaches tomorrow.

At Appliance Rescue Service, our skilled technicians are ready to help you protect your investment. Give us a call to schedule your maintenance check and keep your home running effortlessly. We’ll work with you to find a date and time that fit your schedule best. After all, a happy appliance means a happy home. 

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Chicken Satay Made Easy – A One-Pan Wonder

Big flavor, simple ingredients, and zero need for outdoor cooking.

Every so many months, we make it our mission to dig about in the back of the pantry cabinet and check for things getting dangerously close to their best-by dates. This round, we found some coconut milk and a bottle of San-J Thai peanut sauce, and we decided a satay was in order. The grill, unfortunately, was not an option, since we've had rainy weather for the whole week, so we chose to omit the skewers and charcoal and employ a hefty saute pan instead. Turns out, a little flexibility goes a long way in the kitchen. With a few simple swaps and the right technique, you can enjoy all the bold flavors of a classic satay—no grill required.

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken tenderloin

1/2 large yellow onion

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

8 ounces peanut sauce, divided

6 ounces coconut milk (about half a can)

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/2 bag fresh spinach

Tools:

gallon Ziploc bag or other watertight container for marinating

measuring cups and spoons

cutting board

knife

tongs

spoon

large saute pan with lid

can opener (if your coconut milk doesn't have a pull tab)

The night before, put your chicken into a Ziploc or other container, shake the bottle of peanut sauce and pour 3-4 ounces of the sauce over the chicken, seal the container up and set it in the fridge to marinate overnight (and to safely defrost, if necessary).

In the event your veggies aren't washed and ready to go, take a moment and wash them before you begin all the other steps. The spinach in particular will take a bit to drain.

Measure your olive oil into the saute pan and tilt to spread it around. Add extra if you feel so compelled, but we don't feel like it really needs much. You may even need less if you're using a nonstick saute pan.

Food safety rules dictate that the first item on the cutting board should be your onion (veggies before raw meats to avoid cross contamination; a good habit to stick to, even though in this case we intend to cook the onion and chicken together). Trim the ends, cut in half down the center, and save half for something else. Cut the remaining half down into skinny slivers, separate the onion layers and toss them into the saute pan with the olive oil.

Drain off and discard the watered-down peanut sauce from the chicken, and cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Use the tongs to transfer the chicken to the saute pan, then crank up the heat to medium and place the lid on the pan. Allow the chicken and onion to cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally. Larger pieces of chicken will call for longer cooking times, but the goal is to cook the chicken through. If in doubt, you can always use a meat thermometer.

Shake and pop open your can of coconut milk and measure six ounces (about half the can) into the pan. Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, and red curry paste. Stir until a uniform color is achieved. It'll take a little convincing for the curry paste to melt into the sauce. This why we're holding off on our other darker-colored ingredient for a moment: to ensure we get that paste evenly distributed.

Reduce the heat to a quick simmer, place the lid back onto the saute pan, grab and shake the bottle of peanut sauce, and make sure you've got most of the moisture out of your fresh spinach. Give it a little squeeze or press if necessary; you don't want to accidentally water down your sauce. The spinach brings enough moisture without excess water.

Remove the lid from the pan, sprinkle in the cumin and coriander, add four ounces of the peanut sauce, and stir thoroughly. Allow to simmer - uncovered this time - until the sauce reduces, about four minutes.

Add in the spinach, stir quickly, put the lid back on, and turn off the heat under the saute pan. Allow everything to sit undisturbed for a few minutes, watching until the spinach is visibly wilted.

Lift the lid, stir again to distribute the spinach evenly, and serve with your choice of carbohydrate (rice being the most traditional choice).

Great meals don’t always need elaborate planning—sometimes, all it takes is working with what you have. The same goes for your kitchen. Whether it’s a quick fix or routine maintenance, keeping your appliances in top shape ensures that every meal, whether planned or improvised, comes together without a hitch. If your stove, fridge, or any other essential appliance needs attention, our team at Appliance Rescue Service is ready to help. Because when your kitchen runs smoothly, so does everything else.

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Keep the Spark Alive: How to Spot & Prevent Electrical Issues in Your Appliances

From flickering lights to strange smells, electrical issues in your appliances can be serious. Here’s how to address them before they get worse.

Electricity is integral to our homes. From our food to our clothes to the large majority of our entertainment, all of it has something to do with electricity. Our appliances especially with a few notable exceptions, run on electricity. Which means keeping that spark working properly and safe is important. This week we're looking at the risks that can occur from an overloaded circuit or faulty wiring as well as how to spot and take preventative measures.

WHAT IS AN OVERLOAD? 

Before we go digging into your appliances and how your home is set up, you need to understand what an overload is and what causes them. 

An electrical circuit is the path that electricity flows along. It's made up of wires, conductors, switches, and a circuit breaker, which acts as a safety device. A circuit allows electricity to flow from the power source or outlet to all of the devices that are hooked to that outlet. 

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If you think of a circuit like  A river, then a circuit is overloaded when the water passing through it is at more than what the appliances and devices connected to it need or when they are pulling too much through the circuit.  For example if  your outlet is pulling double what your refrigerator needs, it is as if the river has overflowed. The gauge of the wire, the rating of the circuit breaker, and the electrical panel all work together to establish the maximum load for a circuit. And this is why the other type of an overload can happen, when appliances are pulling more than what an outlet is rated for.

While it can be hard to wrap your head around at first, understanding this concept is crucial to your home. Every circuit in your home has a set amount that it can handle safely. Overloading these circuits can lead to overheating, tripped breakers, broken appliances, or electrical fires.

Recognizing the Warning Signs

Being able to recognize the warning signs in your appliances all the potential overload not only keeps you safe but it keeps your appliances safe. Electrical problems can often start small but they will escalate and rapidly. 

Flickering and dimming lights are a sign to watch out for. This can indicate an overloaded circuit that's working to supply power. 

If your circuit breaker trips and then immediately trips again after you turn it back on this is another sign to watch out for. This means that it is detecting excessive current. 

The next step on the warning scale is if you have a smell of burning from your outlets or your appliances and you aren't cooking anything yet. This can mean that the wiring or the insulation are overheating. 

And then you need to keep an eye out , or maybe an ear out, for buzzing. Buzzing in either outlets or an appliance can and often does indicate that either wires are loose or that it is drawing too much power.

If your outlets start to become warm to the touch or worse discolored, this is not a sign this is a red flag. It is getting hot enough that you need to worry about a fire soon. 

If you notice any of these issues, take immediate action to prevent potential electrical damage or fire hazards.

Common Causes of Electrical Overloads

So we know what an overload is, and warning signs to look out for, the next step to keeping spark alive in your house is knowing the causes. What can you do today to keep that spark alive for years to come?

1. Don't Put Too Many Devices on One Circuit

Plugging in power hungry appliances, like your refrigerator, space heaters, and dryers on the same circuit can easily overload that circuit. Kitchen circuits are especially prone to this problem. So make sure that you know which outlets are rated for what in your home. If you're buying new you should be able to ask, or you can ask an electrician to come out and give you a hand. 

2. Old or Outdated Wiring

Older homes, like those that were built in Grapevine and Bedford, don't always have wiring that was designed for modern electrical loads. Unless the house was gutted and rewired, many of these homes are built to older codes, and can struggle with the number of electronics we use today. This can cause the wiring to overheat and fail which increases fire risks.

3. Faulty or Failing Appliances

If you have an appliance that you haven't gotten to take care of yet, or haven't noticed that there was a problem, it may draw excessive power. If it's damaged or defective it can easily draw so much that it causes circuit breakers to trip.

4. Extension Cord Overuse

Say it with us. Extension cords are like Band-Aids. They're a temporary fix not a permanent one. Using extension cords long-term or worse Daisy-chaining them together, creates dangerous situations. We love having flowers around the house but Daisy chains are not one of them.  

And in the event that you haven't heard of the term daisy chain, that is when you plug one extension cord into another extension cord and hope that everything turns out fine. It doesn't. Especially if you have a power hungry set of computers plugged in. That's a recipe for fire. 

5. Loose or Corroded Wiring 

Poor electrical connection, such as between a plug and an outlet that has corrosion, can increase the resistance within the circuit. This can cause overheating and circuit failure as the appliance tries to draw power and gas to work harder to get it. 

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6. Multiple High-Wattage Devices Running Simultaneously 

Even if they're on completely separate outlets, they might not be on separate circuits. So having multiple large appliances running at the same time can push the limits of an older electrical system. An example of this is having to make sure you run only your microwave or your toaster oven and not both at the same time because it'll flip the breaker. This is an example of multiple things on one circuit, but plugged into separate outlets.

How to Prevent Electrical Overloads

Fortunately there are steps that you can take to protect your home under appliances. 

• Distribute your high wattage appliances across separate circuits. 

Don't plug them all into the same circuit and definitely not into the same outlet. The sole exception to this if your house was intentionally wired for it, would be the washer and dryer. And those are usually on a separate circuit of their own with a dedicated outlet. 

• Use power strips with surge protectors 

         A power strip is not the same thing as an extension cord. Yes it does act to let you plug multiple things into an outlet, but it also has a mini breaker of its own so that if it gets overheated it will shut off.

• Smart outlets are your friends 

Appliances and other electronics still draw power even when turned off. Previously it was necessary to just completely unplug them. Now with the Advent of smart plugs, you can shut them off either on a timer or from your phone much easier and it makes your electric bill easier to handle as well. 

•  Upgrade outdated wiring 

If you know that you're home is an older home, 50 years or more, it would not hurt to have an electrician out to inspect the wiring system. They may advise you to upgrade, they might not. As we are not electricians, this is important but outside of our ballpark. 

Electrical Hazards & Consequences

Ignoring electrical issues isn't any good for you or your appliances. Just like a relationship ignoring the problem will not make it go away, it just grows teeth and gets bigger. 

Ignoring electrical issues can lead to serious dangers, including:

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• Electrical Fires – Overheating wires can ignite surrounding materials, leading to devastating house fires.

• Damaged Appliances – Power surges and overloads can shorten the lifespan of expensive appliances.

• Electric Shocks – Faulty wiring or overloaded outlets can increase the risk of shocks, which can cause severe injuries.

• Burns, muscular spasms, heart collapse, and other potentially fatal consequences can ensue from receiving an electric shock. Overloading circuits, needing more insulation, and not getting expert advice from electricians are all things that can increase the danger of electric hazards.

• Arcing & Short Circuits – Overloaded circuits or damaged wiring can cause electrical arcing, which produces extreme heat and sparks, increasing fire risks.

• Structural Damage – Persistent overheating can degrade wiring insulation and even damage walls or electrical panels over time.

• Increased Energy Costs – Overloaded circuits force appliances to work harder, leading to inefficiency and higher electricity bills. 

• Frequent Power Outages – An overloaded electrical system may cause regular outages or failures.

When to Call a Professional

If you experience any of the following appliance-related electrical issues, Appliance Rescue Service is here to help: 

• An Appliance Is Tripping the Circuit Breaker Repeatedly – If resetting the breaker doesn’t solve the issue, the appliance may have an internal fault.

• An Appliance Overheats or Emits a Burning Smell – This could indicate wiring issues or motor failure inside the unit.

• A Major Appliance Suddenly Stops Working – Especially if there was no power surge or visible damage, it may need professional repair.

• A Faulty Appliance Shows Signs of Electrical Issues – Buzzing sounds, inconsistent performance, or visible sparks mean it needs servicing.

• A Fridge, Washer, or Dryer Loses Power Unexpectedly – If the issue isn't with the circuit itself, the appliance may have an electrical fault.

Don’t wait for sparks to fly—take action today to keep your home safe and your appliances running smoothly. If you notice persistent electrical problems—such as frequent breaker trips, buzzing outlets, or burning smells—it’s best to consult a licensed electrician. Regular inspections can prevent small problems from turning into major, costly repairs.  

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Avoid the Break-Up: How Overloading Appliances Can Lead to Disaster

 Think cramming in that extra load will save time? Think again!

We all want our household chores to be as quick and efficient as possible. Tossing in an extra sweater, cramming in a few more dishes, or stuffing the dryer to the brim might seem like a great time-saver. But is it?

Overloading your appliances doesn’t just mean a subpar clean or an extra drying cycle. It causes real damage—broken parts, clogged drains, and costly repairs that could have been avoided. Worse, it shortens the lifespan of your machines, meaning you’ll be shopping for a replacement much sooner than expected.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the risks of overloading your dishwasher, washer, and dryer, along with some telltale signs that your appliances are crying out for a break.

Dishwasher

Let's start off with the one we’re all probably guilty of. Overloading the dishwasher. 

It's the end of a long week, and all you want is to go to sleep, and you just need to fit a few more dishes in. You don't want to wash them by hand, and surely you can find a way to make them fit. That is the type of thinking that we are all guilty of at least every now and then. But as you can tell, since you're here, that leads to many problems. 

The biggest one for that late-night version of you? Tomorrow-you is going to have to wash all of those dishes again. When there's not enough space in the dishwasher water and soap cannot flow easily and they struggle to clean everything fully. This means that you're going to be pulling out plates with food still stuck on them or silverware that is still oily from the day before. 

Putting in cookware and facing it downwards rather than to the side will act like a shield. That blocks the spray arm, which not only causes your other dishes to stay dirty but can also end up breaking your spray arm. 

If you pack things too tightly, you can end up having broken dishes from things being pushed during the wash cycle. 

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You can also end up dealing with clogged drainage which will then lead eventually to water leaking across your kitchen. It all starts with the food and oily residue that we mentioned before. When you're overloading the dishwasher, there's too much for it to handle and so not everything gets washed out. From there the drain's clog and not only does that cause issues with bacteria breeding, but it can also lead to water leaking out of the dishwasher because there's nowhere else for it to go.

Washer

Still dealing with water oriented appliances, let's take a look at the washer in your laundry room. Overloading your washing machine can come in one of two forms, either you are putting items that are two bulky and take up too much space, or you're putting an items that are too heavy. 

Both of these, however, will result in many problems, the least of which is having to rerun the load. 

Overloading your washing machine puts strain on the motor and faster wear and tear from that strain means the motor will die that much more quickly.

Like we mentioned, you'll have to rewash the load because the water is unable to reach everything during the first load. So you can either run it twice or deal with the clothes not being as clean as they should be. 

 Having your clothes packed tightly together is also likely to damage your clothing. Buttons, zippers, and other closures can catch on hems, stray strings, or even delicate fabrics and cause rips. This means your carefully curated wardrobe dies far more quickly than you would want.

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You can also lose pieces. Have you ever wondered what happens to your  socks? When you know you put two pairs in and you only get one of each back? One of the reasons that can happen is that smaller items are easier to get sucked down the drainage of your washer. Which leads to its own problems, like clogged pipes or leaks depending on the size of the item. 

Dryer 

Your dryer has the easiest signs to spot if you're overloading it. If you dryer is producing lots of lint, and we do mean lots. If you are needing to dry a load more than once in order to get it completely dry. Or if you pull out excessively wrinkled clothing straight from the dryer. These are all signs that your dryer is overloaded. 

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These are problems in and of themselves, but larger ones are the damage to the dryer itself. The belt, pulley assembly, and bearings, these are critical components. If these break, your dryer is non-functional. a

Overloading your appliances might seem like a non-issue or even a way to save time and money. But as we pointed out in each section, continual overloading means that you save neither. Overloading stops things from either getting cleaned or dried appropriately, as neither water nor air can flow easily. So you end up having to run a load twice maybe even three times, depending on what you were doing. Then, you end up with an even higher electric bill. With enough time and repeated overloading, you also wear down your appliance. This means that you then need to call in a technician to diagnose and fix the problem. Which, although we are here to fix your appliances, is not something we want for you. We’re always here to help with repairs, but preventing damage in the first place saves you time, money, and the frustration of an appliance breakdown.

Appliance Rescue Service is here for you—whether your appliances are brand new or have been with you for years. Our goal? To get them back in top shape so they serve you well for years to come.  You can reach out to us to via our website or by giving us a call and we’ll work with you to help you find a date and time that works for you.

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