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Appliance Maintenance Tips for 2014

You probably have heard that old saying about the 80/20 rule. It applies to appliances as well. As the saying goes – 20% of effort can help save 80% of costs. When dealing with maintenance of home appliances, this could not be truer. Far too often, our appliance repair parts shops across Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Texas see situations for home appliance repair or needed parts that could have been avoided with just a bit of effort for maintenance.

And while our locations appreciate the business, we can’t help sharing some of our worthwhile maintenance tips for home appliances. A little time on cleaning home appliances can go a long way in saving a little extra money on home appliance repair.

So to start 2014 off right, here is a quick checklist primer on how to do things right.

Front Load Washers:

We suggest that with today’s front-load washers, users should do the following to keep the unit in good working condition:

Open Door after Use: Some of the new front-load machines have an unpleasant smell if the door gets shut after a wash cycle. Sometimes, mold can form around door seals. These seals are made to keep water from leaking out during wash cycles. So instead of having to buy a new washing machine seal, keep the door open after a cycle to air it out and prevent any mold or mildew buildup in the rubber.

Use a Hot Water Wash Regularly: Cold-water washing helps conserve energy in heating, but can also lend to a buildup of residue inside the machine if always used. A weekly hot water wash can clean up some of the leftover detergent and others remains that don’t come off in a cold water wash.

Refrigerators:

Clean the Coils: Have a look at the coils on your refrigerator. These coils are usually found near the base of the refrigerator, in the front behind a kick plate or in back behind a cover.

If the coils are covered in any kind of dust or grime, make sure to clean them every few months. These coils can get covered with dust in desert regions or if you have pets indoors with animal hair. Clean coils means better energy efficiency and money savings down the road on replacement appliance parts.

Replace Water filters:

Refrigerators with automatic water dispensers use filters that are effective in removing particles and other bits from the water. Many water filters work great for 4-6 months, then will require replacement filters. Replace the filters according to your leading brand water filters.

Dryers

Dryers should be checked for lint build-up several times in the winter. Clean and check your exterior dryer vent for maximum efficiency.

For all your home appliance replacements parts, contact us at Appliance Parts Company. You’ll find the part you need for your home appliance in our wide catalog of parts for air conditioners, refrigerators, washers, dryers and cooking ranges.

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Heat Exchanger Examinations

What are heat exchanger examinations?

Firstly, what is heat exchange inspections? This are inspections that are getting done on the heat exchange system in your home or even in your office. Many things can go wrong with a heat exchange system, especially if the system is old and not getting maintained very well.

These inspections should be done on a regular basis and need to be done by someone that has experience with heat exchange inspections and how different heat exchangers work. These examinations are making sure that there aren’t any damage, leakage, or risks of explosions of the exchanger.

The importance of heat exchanger inspections

It is extremely important to get heat exchanger examinations done on a regular basis. And, that it should be done by a professional with the right experience. In homes, there are small children, and families that can get seriously injured when a heat exchanger malfunction and cause an explosion or a leakage of hot water or steam.

The problem is that because these examinations cost money and most of the time require repairs, many homes, and office owners don’t get examinations done. They hope that the heat exchangers are still in good condition and that it won’t cause problems in the near future.

Things that should be examined with the exchanger

There are a couple of things that should be analysed with the heat exchanger. Firstly, al the valves need to be inspected. It needs to be inspected for leakage and valves that might be on the verge of breaking. The whole system needs to be examined for spots where leakage can start, or that already has started.

It is important to make sure that the whole system is examined to make sure that everything is working correctly and that there isn’t any blockage or any other problems that can cause the system to explode. Yes, this can happen under extreme cases, and when the system isn’t analysed on a regular basis. Places on the heat exchanger that might start to rust, or that aren’t in a good condition needs to be replaced. If anything isn’t according to the rules and regulations of having a heat exchanger, you won’t get clearance and certification about the examination.

Who should be doing these heat exchanger examinations?

No, this isn’t something that you can do yourself. You can go over the heat exchanger to see if there is anything that needs to be replaced before you hire an experienced heat exchanger maintenance specialist. But you can’t do the inspection yourself and think that the heat exchanger is in good condition and that you don’t need to worry about it any further.

The only way that you can say that the heat exchanger is in a good condition is if the inspector from a reputable mechanical services company has given you a clearance certificate.

Heat exchanger examinations. If you have a heat exchanger in your home or office, this is something that you need to do regularly. Especially before winter starts. With this guide and information, you will know why it is important to do the examinations on a regular basis and why you need to hire a professional inspector for the job.

CR Asia is a leading industrial maintenance and shutdowns specialist, providing a comprehensive range of services to the oil, gas, chemical, refining and power industries, including mechanical and plant maintenance services, mechanical engineering services, heat exchanger maintenance and cleaning services and more.

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Hydraulic Equipment: Usage & Importance of Routine Maintenance

The first thing that you might want to know is where are hydraulic tools being used. This isn’t something that is getting used at home a lot, except if you are running a business from home.

Most of the hydraulic tools are being used at construction, manufacturing companies, and building facilities. Where heavy equipment and products are produced or transported. There are smaller hydraulic tools that you are using at home. But, this isn’t the hydraulic tools that we are talking about. Today, we are talking about the huge tools, those that are costing thousands of dollars to get repaired or replaced.

The importance of getting your hydraulic tools serviced

Why is it important to get your hydraulic tools serviced regularly? Many think that repairing their tools as it breaks is a lot better than spending money on servicing something that isn’t broken in the first place.

One thing that they don’t consider is the fact that if they don’t service the tools on a regular basis, it is going to break down a lot faster. And, this means that repairs are going to be a lot more expensive. Or, it breaks beyond repairs and you need to replace it. With doing regular maintenance, you are making sure that the tools aren’t breaking and that you aren’t spending as much money on repairs as needed. The last thing that you want is to break the tools that you have paid so much money for, just because you weren’t servicing it on a regular basis.

Servicing the Hydraulic tools yourself, or hiring a professional?

Should you service the hydraulic tools yourself, or should you hire a professional who specialises in mechanical services? A question that you need to consider before you decide to service the hydraulic tools yourself.

If you have the right experience and qualifications, you can service the tools yourself. This is a great option to get qualified to service hydraulic tools if you are using these tools on a daily basis. It will ensure that you save a lot of money at the end of the day.

However, if you don’t have the experience or the qualifications you should not service the hydraulic tools yourself. You just might damage it more and then you need to repair or replace the tools. Costing you more money. Don’t do the servicing if you know that you can’t do it yourself. If this is the case, then seeking the services of a mechanical engineering specialist is the smart option.

Avoid costly repairs when it comes to your hydraulic tools

Yes, you can avoid costly repairs when it comes to your hydraulic tools. This is to take proper care of it. This is why servicing is important, why you need to use it carefully, and why you should purchase high-quality tools in the first place.

This is everything you need to know about hydraulic tools and servicing it. Taking care of your hydraulic tools means that it will be in good condition for a long time. And, you won’t need to replace it, or even spend thousands of dollars in repairing it. With a bit of care and getting it serviced regularly, your hydraulic tools will be in perfect condition.

CR Asia is a leading industrial maintenance and shutdowns specialist, providing a comprehensive range of services to the oil, gas, chemical, refining and power industries, including mechanical and plant maintenance services, mechanical engineering services, heat exchanger maintenance and cleaning services and more.

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