Strategies for cleaning key parts of dryers

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How often have you run into problems like the uncharacteristically dull hum of a dryer, the musty smell of dried clothes, rising electricity bills and drying inefficiencies. At this point, don't rush to believe that the dryer is broken, this is likely to be the key parts of dust, dirt caused by. Today, let us become cleaning experts, reveal the core components of the dryer cleaning method, so that the dryer back to efficient and clean.

Strainer

Filter, can be called the lifeblood of the dryer, it shoulders the responsibility of intercepting impurities such as clothing fluff, thread. If left unattended for a long time, the consequences of screen clogging are unimaginable.

1. Cleaning focus: filter surface such as snow-like accumulation of fluff, fiber debris.

2. Daily Maintenance: after each use, it is necessary to manually remove the visible impurities on the screen surface as if it were a treasure.

3. Deep cleaning: soak the filter in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent for 10 minutes. Gently massage the mesh with a soft brush. For stubborn stains, apply baking soda paste to the mesh, let stand for 1 hour and then wipe with a damp cloth.

4. Note: filter must be completely dried before reset, otherwise the humid environment will become a breeding ground for mold, causing unpleasant odor.

Roller

Oil stains on the inner wall of the roller, detergent residue, like hidden in the dark killer, will quietly breeding mold, resulting in clothing odor overflow, and even cause secondary pollution, let the clothes more dirty.

1. Cleaning focus: the drum wall mottled dirt, door seal joints hide dirt gap.

2. Manual cleaning: wet cloth dipped in neutral detergent, like wiping works of art as carefully wipe the inner wall of the roller, for stubborn stains, with baking soda paste soften and then wipe.

4. Procedural aids: open the tube cleaning process, with white vinegar, high-temperature steam like magic to complete the depth of sterilization.

5. Anti-mold treatment: after cleaning to keep the drum dry, can be placed dehumidifier box, to prevent the return of mold.

Condenser

The condenser, which is responsible for turning hot, humid air into condensed water for discharge, does the work behind the scenes. If attacked by dust, the efficiency of heat transfer will be greatly reduced, drying time will be as long as a snail, or even trigger overheat protection mechanism, let the machine strike.

1. Cleaning focus: condenser fins

2. Detachable condenser: use soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust, and then rinse gently with water to avoid using high-pressure water gun to destroy the fins violently.

3. Non-removable condenser: rely on condenser cleaning procedures, with special cleaners, let the machine itself to complete the cleaning task.

Drainage pipes

The fiber debris in the condensed water is like a“Roadblock”, which is easy to block the drain pipe, resulting in water accumulation or leakage, so that the machine is in hot water and affects the normal operation.

1. Cleaning key points: dirt and blockage inside the drain pipe.

2. Dredging treatment: dredging the drainage pipe with thin wire or pipe dredge.

3. Chemical cleaning: rinse with warm water and white vinegar to remove odor and dirt, so that the drain pipe to restore fresh.

4. Anti-freezing measures: in cold areas, need to empty the water, to prevent the drain pipe like ice popsicles, to ensure that the water flow unimpeded.

Vents

The vent is the throat of the dryer to exhaust the hot and humid air from the outside. If it is blocked by dust and fiber, it will lead to the increase of the internal pressure of the machine, the poor circulation of hot air, the decrease of drying efficiency, and even cause overheating protection.

1. Cleaning focus: vent net mask, internal air duct.

2. External cleaning: use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust and fluff from the surface of the vent screen.

3. Internal dredging: if the vent is removable, rinse with water after removal and clean the internal air duct with a soft brush; if not removable, use a long-handled soft brush or a Compressed air tank.

4. Anti-blocking measures: regularly check the environment around the vent, to avoid debris accumulation, to ensure smooth ventilation.

Conclusion

Dryer, the silent work of the family hero, its efficient operation is a solid guarantee of quality of life. Every scientific cleaning, are its affectionate care, but also the persistent pursuit of quality of life.