With summer just around the corner, now is a great time for seasonal appliance maintenance to get your home in tip-top shape. Follow this summer maintenance checklist from All Brands Appliance Repair to get started.

Clean, Inspect, and Organize Your Refrigerator

The change of seasons is a great time to check in on your refrigerator. Follow these key steps for optimal refrigerator performance throughout the summer months:

• Clean your refrigerator coils—dirty or dusty coils can make your fridge work harder to keep things cool
• Check the door gasket—a cracked or dirty gasket can compromise the door seal, leading to sub-par cooling
• Empty your fridge, discard unnecessary items, and thoroughly clean the interior
• Restock your fridge, keeping all vents clear to allow proper airflow and temperature consistency

Cleaning and inspecting your fridge seasonally is a great way to keep it working as it should. These seasonal appliance maintenance tasks will help ensure your fridge stays cool and uses less energy throughout the summer months.

Give Your Oven Some TLC

We tend to use our ovens a lot in cold weather. As temperatures warm up, though, we often eat more cold dishes and turn to alternate cooking options like gas or charcoal grills. This means that late spring/early summer it a great time to thoroughly clean and inspect your oven. 

Your oven maintenance checklist should include:

• Removing and cleaning all racks
• Cleaning the full oven interior
• Inspecting and replacing any broken or failing interior bulbs
• Using an external oven thermometer to check the oven temperature gauge
• Inspecting the door gasket to check for cracks, breaks, or wear (and replacing it if needed)

Doing this maintenance while your oven use is down means that your day-to-day cooking routine is less likely to be interrupted. Timely summer oven repair and maintenance sets you up for cooking success and improved energy usage year-round.

Assess Dryer Repair and Maintenance Needs

The risk of your dryer overheating rises during the summer as base temperatures get higher. This can increase the risk of fire and dryer damage. Seasonal dryer maintenance helps avoid these issues, keeping your appliance, home, and family safe.

Summer dryer maintenance tasks should incorporate:

• Thorough lint trap cleaning—both the lint filter and the larger trap space
• Dryer vent cleaning—lint and other debris can be a major fire hazard
• Exterior vent cap cleaning—debris around the outside vent cap can impede airflow and heat dispersion
• Wiping down the dryer drum and interior to remove any loose lint
• Ensuring the dryer is level so that it runs evenly

If you notice that your dryer is making strange noises or isn’t working as well as it should, call an appliance repair team to complete your summer appliance maintenance. Getting appliance issues fixed promptly is the best way to avoid additional malfunctions, sub-par performance, and excess energy use.

For help with summer appliance maintenance or repairs in Wilmington or the greater Boston area, call the team at All Brands Appliance Repair today! We pride ourselves on putting our customers first and we’re ready to put our 46+ years of experience to work for you. Founded in 1971, our family-owned company has been part of the community for decades. We offer both weekday and weekend appointments, as well as emergency service for your peace of mind. All Brands Appliance Repair—Reputation You Can Count On.