8 Essential Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Microwaves, Washers And Dryers!

Discover the Hidden Ways You Might Be Damaging Your Appliances! (Most people are!) In this video, I continue my discussion with my Expert Appliance Repairman who shares invaluable expert appliance repairman secrets you can start using TODAY to prevent Costly Appliance Repairs and make your microwaves, washing machines, and dryers last longer!
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[@LivingOnADime]

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[@seanpenrod]

I have your "DINNING ON A DIME. " VOL1

[@seanpenrod]

Great information about the laundry Detergent!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I am so surprised I haven't destroyed my washer yet! :0 Thank you for all this information.

[@creatuitiveguru]

Fabric softener is nasty. Even the liquid kind is not good, over time it does leave a grimy film in the washer. And the fragrances in the fabric softeners, are often neurotoxic. Just use white vinegar for a rinse.

[@normalishistory8951]

My microwave is the only original appliance in my nearly 30 yr old house and works like brand new mounted above my stove. 🙂

[@vickyjansen3544]

I have eco detergent sheets that dissolve once they touch the water. Are they good for the laundry?

[@capecodder8655]

Following, good question!

[@bengalcatlady]

The second question is: are they also to be used in tablespoons or teaspoons size? 🤔

[@ep0607]

Love these tips. Is ok to run sneakers through the washer? Maybe 3 or 4 pair together? Top load.

[@deesjourney213]

I notice that the examples are front load washers. Does the advice hold true for top load washers too? Also thanks for the advice about water temp. We do live in south Florida and our water comes out hot first lol. No worries on water being too cold.

[@LivingOnADime]

Yes it does. He did make a distinction on some things like top load having more trouble with big comforters but that you shouldn't really wash them in either at home because they are too heavy with the water.

[@CRRBennett]

80 degrees! I wouldn't have considered this cold. I got some changes to make. Thank you so much for this great information.

[@karincole6372]

Thank you for sharing these interviews with us! He's so knowledgeable!

[@paulaincanada4831]

I stopped using liquid detergent in my front loader and the pods because it always stunk even though I would clean the rim of my front loader. I always left the door open too until it dried. It was gross so I now only use the powdered detergent. In my dishwasher I use the pods but I don't use the finish rinse agent I use white vinegar instead. I just put it in my machine like you do the finish.

[@kimberlindy]

My 2 cents as a property manager.... running quilts and comforters absolutely breaks the top load washing machines as well as dryers. Most of our rentals have above range microhoods and knock on wood no obvious issues with that, however. Great video! I have such a hard time using less detergent since it just feels wrong and like my clothes won't get clean.

[@LivingOnADime]

Yes, I have trouble with that, too! -Mike

[@christinewilson7785]

Been waiting for this video since you mentioned it many months ago.

[@playinatlife5778]

I enjoyed this video...learned a lot! Thanks! My washer and dryer are 32 years old! I'm afraid to get new ones because all I read in reviews is that the H.E. washers don't get clothes clean and that each load takes forever. What's the most popular washer these days?

[@kimberlindy]

IMHO and based on what I've read/heard, no new appliances last. If you can, hang on to what you've got.

[@diana6842]

Buy a SpeedQueen without all the bells and whistles. Best washer I've ever owned - and I've owned several. It's a workhorse and yes, it will fill up with water - not throw a cup of water in there - it fills up.

[@kerrynwright]

Awesome information! Thank YOU! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@TonyaApplegate]

Wow. I've been guilty of some of these things. Mainly using cold water. And wondered why my clothes weren't coming put clean. I'm also guilty of too much soap. Half cup and I can see suds when I dump my buckets. Thank you very much

[@Teresa-K]

Very Interesting and informative. Love the video. Would like more.

[@Bearwithme560]

Re: using bleach. We have a septic tank, and l understood that bleach should thus be avoided.

[@marykaymorley8551]

I just had a repairman out to work on my dryer. The sensor setting was not working. It turns out the fabric softener sheets built up on the 2 sensors inside the barrel by the door. He lightly sanded the sensors, cleaning off the buildup of fabric softener, and the setting worked. ❤

[@angiewilliamson8098]

Great info! I just got a new washer and hopefully with all this information I can keep it in much better shape from now on. Thank you for doing this video.

[@elsiealba-limas8408]

I'm like Tawra....going to take my king size bedspreads to the laundromat. I have always thrown them in my washer, oops . .thank you for sharing your tips with us.

[@halfheartedhomestead1909]

I now use a pool noodle to keep my washer door open when not in use.

[@pistolabbott2969]

I've seen the pool noodle method as well. Bravo!

[@tesshomestead8019]

I use vinegar in every wash in the fabric softener spot

[@averykempf9164]

Appreciate the extra washing machine footage.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

I have speed clean top load washer and regular dryer. Use vinegar for rinse, keep appliances clean using tips!

[@nance8885]

Thanks for sharing. Per my washing machine manual, I do run an empty load with 1 cup of bleach & hot water after 30 loads. After watching this video, I'm glad I do it. I'd forgotten about Amway products. I had to use Amway detergent when my daughter was small because of her sensitive skin. That was per the pediatrician's suggestion, but my Grandmother believed in Amway products...so we did too.

[@kimariokiji]

Great info. One tip I can offer regarding king sized comforters. I use two queen sized comforters vs on king sized comforter. This is what many people do in Europe because they don’t have large washing machines at home. This works out well for me because queen sizes don’t damage the bearings of the washing machine, plus I am a comforter thief during the night, so my husband likes the idea of having his own.

[@wisemammabear]

For grease or bed wetting I add a little polmolive dish soap, it works awesome

[@patriciacooke886]

In early 70’s we used Amway products, loved them. My washer gets cleaned weekly, by washing my whites with 1/4 cup bleach and warm water plus the heavy duty cycle. Also when all laundry completed I leave lid open to air dry, I cannot see wasting my money on products to add perfume. Great video Tawra.

[@LivingOnADime]

Thanks!

[@davidahart2476]

#1 for the washer DON'T overload it, also wanted to add I don't think that the temperature of the water matters as much as using too much detergent

[@terresapetersen7318]

I ised pods when my kids were younger. That way they didn't use too much detergent.

[@momp7218]

Pods are great for lg families /less waste

[@bhoward9378]

I hate dryer sheets. Now I have a reason to.

[@dolphingirl551]

Thanks so much I learned a lot.

[@rosegarcia5069]

I've heard a lot of people who have a renovation done find it to be to much stress..take care. Jill sure wish you had a talk show.

[@briandunlop7904]

Can you recommend a good washer Expert repair man

[@creatuitiveguru]

I use a little bit of liquid laundry detergent (machine set to "less" and I don't see suds in there but I will start measuring manually so it goes farther), but I also toss in some of the dry powder oxyclean laundry additive. And if I'm washing towels, I also toss in some borax. I know that's a lot of stuff, but I get my clothes filthy, and it works for me. I also always do the pre-rinse cycle and an extra rinse. I love my new GE extra capacity front loading washer, and the corresponding dryer. Soooo nice, after dealing with top loading washers that did a crap job for all my life.

[@chrislear6676]

Great video! Quit using dryer sheets years ago.

[@TerriE1678]

Won’t using hot water shrink your clothes?

[@charlenebrissette3348]

Thank you for this video Tawra. I learned a lot.

[@LivingOnADime]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@creatuitiveguru]

I hate Windex, I always look for Glass Plus. It's getting harder and harder to find, though.

[@wisemammabear]

Bleach or vinegar for washer or coffee percolator

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

Better to use vinegar for a coffee maker.

[@crazychick]

I like pods it keeps the husband and the kids from using too much soap

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

I feel vindicated. I have a relatively new Speed Queen, and my son insists that clothes can be washed on the eco wash on cold. I said, well maybe you don't get very sweaty and dirty. I'm going to wash mine on regular and warm. I make use of the soak cycle too, because all I could get was their new style drum, which I don't think agitates enough. The soak gets the clothes completely soaked through and the detergent mixed through, I think. Anyway, I will be sharing that little tidbit about detergents and cold water.

[@diana6842]

Speed Queen owner myself, and I love it.

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

@@diana6842 I am glad I got my hands on a set, but I would have preferred the classic agitator. Like I said, I ha e worked around it by using the soak cycle.

[@angelapapp758]

Tfs great information 👏👏👏😀

[@melissadeveau-crowell4733]

Very interesting.

[@ttirella5608]

Informative

[@wendyrioux]

I miss you guys....hope Tawra is having a restorative respite!❤

[@debbiegilbert1961]

Yes I miss them too🙂

[@LivingOnADime]

Thank you!!

[@StephanieJoRountree]

No microwave in my house!

[@GuitarSoftlyWeeps]

😱 The appliance I can't live without.😂

[@StephanieJoRountree]

@@GuitarSoftlyWeeps LOL I'm not keen on the radiation.

[@sherrycurtin9494]

Very informative. However....what is heavier a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks? It is exactly the same. Both is a ton. Just FYI. Loved this video

[@pistolabbott2969]

🤣

[@LivingOnADime]

Very True!

[@donnarosinha8350]

I believe that was his point 🤔

[@janallen541]

Wow this guys knowledge of everything was just amazing....thank you!

[@LivingOnADime]

Yes, isn't he amazing?!

[@bhoward9378]

I did not know this about detergent measures! I'm going to save $$$ by using much less going forward.

[@joanlogan7416]

Watching ❗️Miss you💚

[@bonnielaarman1878]

Thank you! Very informative!😊

[@LivingOnADime]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dedo70]

I told my 14 and 16 year olds that they need to watch this. Very valuable info!! TY! 😊

[@halfheartedhomestead1909]

I needed this, thank you!

[@cocokai9661]

Great advice!

[@susiethomas6909]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@christinewallace9251]

Great video. Thanks.

[@LivingOnADime]

Glad you liked it!