Appliance Care Habits That Add Years of Life

Almost every appliance failure we attend was preventable with basic maintenance.

Refrigerators need their condenser coils vacuumed twice a year and a door-seal check; a weak gasket makes the compressor run constantly.

Washing machines should have the inlet filter cleaned and a monthly empty hot wash to clear detergent build-up and odour.

Geysers require annual descaling in hard-water areas, and the safety valve should be tested each season.

Voltage stabilisers protect motorised appliances during load shedding fluctuations — a small investment against a major repair.