Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers.
Don’t look now, but there’s been a revolution of late in the world of dryers and washers. We’re here to set the record straight on dryers and 
washers, and which options, models, and styles should be at the top of your list for General Maintaince For Appliances.
Washing Machines
Energy efficient front load models use about 2/3 of the amount of water that a cheaper, top loading washer uses to clean the same amount of clothes.
Whether you’re concerned about your pocket book or the environment, investing in a front loading washer is an excellent decision.
These washers do come with a higher initial price tag and generally do not last as long as a top loader, but when you consider energy and water savings, that front loading washer is going to pay for itself as the years go by.
Clothes Dryer
The other half of the dryers and washers dilemma is choosing the right dryer for your family. A dryer isn’t nearly as complicated of a machine when it comes to dryers and washers.
Again, purchasing a gas-powered dryer is one of those investments that is going to pay for itself over the life of the machine when it comes to energy savings, but these dryers are fairly rare in Australia.
Washing Machine Maintenance and Dryer Tips
Dryers and washers require regular maintenance to ensure they operate properly and safely.
If your hoses are more than five years old, it’s probably a good idea to call in an appliance repairman to come and replace the old hoses with new ones.
Other washing machine maintenance chores are more spot repairs to be done when failure occurs, than preventative measures.
Motors, switches, pulleys, timers, agitators, and a host of other parts will wear out over time.
Calling in an appliance repairman to fix these washing machine maintenance problems is your best bet, especially if you need to get your washer and dryer up and running as quickly as possible, which is usually the case.
The main thing is keeping it clean of lint and making sure your unit is well ventilated when it comes to the dryer half of your washer and dryer setup.
Always install aluminum or metal venting hose, never plastic, to reduce fire hazard, and have your dryer vent hose cleaned out once a year to remove lint buildup.
Those basic maintenance tasks, there’s not much you can do except call in a Burleigh Appliances when more critical parts breakdown.
