{"id":33321,"date":"2022-01-18T18:46:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=33321"},"modified":"2022-01-18T18:46:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T18:46:52","slug":"mistakes-we-make-with-household-appliances-that-cause-them-to-fail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/mistakes-we-make-with-household-appliances-that-cause-them-to-fail\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes We Make With Household Appliances That Cause Them To Fail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Devices frequently begin to malfunction not as a result of manufacturing flaws or bugs, but as a result of improper handling. To be honest, buyers rarely read even the most important information in manuals, let alone the small print about how to use something.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Iron\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Don\u2019t use tap water. There are\u00a0debates\u00a0on\u00a0whether distilled water needs to\u00a0be\u00a0used for irons. But tap water will definitely lead to\u00a0having scale appear. Use filtered water: the less salt there is\u00a0in\u00a0the water, the less harm it\u00a0is\u00a0for the iron.</li><li>Don\u2019t leave the remains of\u00a0water inside. Very often, people neglect this but few people know that this bad habit\u00a0leads\u00a0to\u00a0corrosion that ultimately leaves brown spots on\u00a0your clothes. Very often, in\u00a0these situations, there is\u00a0a\u00a0danger of\u00a0a\u00a0leak, and the water might get onto the wires and lead to\u00a0a\u00a0short circuit.</li><li>The bottom of\u00a0the iron has to\u00a0be\u00a0cleaned even if\u00a0there are no\u00a0obvious spots. The thing\u00a0is, there can be\u00a0some small threads and minerals (from the water). These particles can\u00a0block\u00a0the steam holes. The simplest way is\u00a0to\u00a0clean the surface with baking soda dissolved in\u00a0water.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"617\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/7bed8050319ff2bc4829f99c6b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33322\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/7bed8050319ff2bc4829f99c6b.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>PC\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Don\u2019t forget to wipe the internal PC components at least once a month. Most of the time, overheating happens because of too much dust, sand, and fur in the PC. If you don\u2019t clean the computer for far too long, the ventilation holes get stuck which doesn\u2019t allow the device to cool down, and can even block its moving parts and lead to mechanical damage.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Another important fact that you should take into account to prolong the life of your computer is its location. The device is designed so that the ventilation holes are easy to block if the PC is located near a wall. Besides, don\u2019t put a PC next to a heating device or under direct sunlight.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"586\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/4c00375e10a1432b9cefb8e9ba.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33323\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4c00375e10a1432b9cefb8e9ba.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Thermal grease\u00a0also plays an\u00a0important role in\u00a0protection against overheating. Its contents have good thermal conductivity and are located between the processor and radiator. Few people know that overheating is\u00a0caused by\u00a0the evaporation of\u00a0this grease.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget\u00a0to\u00a0see a\u00a0professional every 2-3 years to\u00a0replace\u00a0it. Remember, there shouldn\u2019t be\u00a0too much of\u00a0it\u00a0either.</li><li>Another bad habit that has a\u00a0negative effect on\u00a0the performance of\u00a0your computer is\u00a0reloading\u00a0and turning the computer off very rarely. Over time, non-stop functioning leads to\u00a0bugs, errors, slow internet connection. The advantages of\u00a0reloading are that it\u00a0frees up\u00a0the memory, increases the performance, and kills the errors.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"514\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/47fa5f5096ba751413577b71ed.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33324\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/47fa5f5096ba751413577b71ed.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Laptop\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Aside from the aforementioned problems, there are mistakes that we make specifically with laptops. One of them is leaving the laptop connected to the charging cord all the time. Remember, charging all the time damages the battery because of heat and high voltage. It is recommended to charge laptops up to 80% and charge them when the battery is no more than 40% charged.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Low temperatures also have a negative effect on devices. It\u2019s better to not cool down your laptop too much, but if it\u2019s already happened, try to follow this: before turning it on, let the device warm up at room temperature, and wipe the moisture to prevent a short circuit.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"534\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/0a57ba5bdcad9427631d7deb9f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33325\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/0a57ba5bdcad9427631d7deb9f.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that laptops are portable is another source of issues. For example, we always want to put laptops on something soft (like a bed, or our lap). This always leads to overheating and breakdowns. Try to put laptops on solid surfaces that won\u2019t block their ventilation holes.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Few people think about this, but even though you can hold a laptop, some of them still have traditional hard drives instead of SSD and if you shake a laptop while it\u2019s on, it might incur some mechanical damage. Be just as careful with laptops as you are with PCs and try working at the table \u2014 this way, you will prolong their lives for as long as possible.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"553\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/13fc15578cb70b4ade36e97090.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33326\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/13fc15578cb70b4ade36e97090.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Kettles\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Make sure that there is\u00a0enough\u00a0water in\u00a0the kettle. If\u00a0you turn it\u00a0on\u00a0with too little water, especially if\u00a0it\u00a0doesn\u2019t even cover the entire heating element, it\u00a0will sooner or\u00a0later lead to\u00a0a\u00a0breakdown.</li><li>Try to\u00a0not put an\u00a0electric kettle somewhere where it\u2019s exposed to\u00a0hot temperatures. We\u00a0mean both open fire sources and electric ovens or\u00a0stoves. It\u00a0might deform the body of\u00a0the kettle and other plastic elements. The\u00a0manuals\u00a0often mention this.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"777\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/6452895469b0a274f6c29d5b71.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33327\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/6452895469b0a274f6c29d5b71.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Remove the scale in\u00a0a\u00a0timely manner. Remember that scale appears not only in\u00a0metal kettles but also on\u00a0the metal heating elements of\u00a0plastic kettles as\u00a0well. Even kettles with built-in filters can only prevent the scale from getting into the drink, but they don\u2019t prevent the scale from appearing in\u00a0the first place. It\u2019s easy to\u00a0descale\u00a0a\u00a0kettle by\u00a0mixing vinegar and water in\u00a0a\u00a01:1 proportion and let it\u00a0stay like this overnight. Just don\u2019t forget to\u00a0leave a\u00a0note on\u00a0the kettle so\u00a0that nobody decides to\u00a0drink \u201ctea\u201d with this mix. In\u00a0the morning, wash the kettle well.</li><li>Another reason why scale appears in\u00a0kettles is\u00a0that we\u00a0often\u00a0leave\u00a0water inside. Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0empty the kettle every time you finish drinking tea.\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Meat grinder\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Don\u2019t wash parts of\u00a0a\u00a0meat grinder in\u00a0a\u00a0dishwasher unless the manual actually says that it\u2019s possible. The thing\u00a0is, many modern meat grinders are made of\u00a0aluminum. Most dishwashers use very aggressive detergents that contain alkaline phosphates. When these elements come into\u00a0contact\u00a0with aluminum, they increase the oxidation which will cause the surface to\u00a0fade. Besides, the remains of\u00a0these detergents might stay on\u00a0the pieces and end up\u00a0in\u00a0your meat.</li><li>Make sure there are no\u00a0bones. Some grinders have enough power for the bones but most of\u00a0them will just\u00a0break down.</li><li>Don\u2019t let a\u00a0meat grinder overheat during the process. Overheating\u00a0might\u00a0happen due to\u00a0different reasons: like not having enough lubricant or\u00a0a\u00a0broken cooling system. If\u00a0you have a\u00a0new grinder, it\u00a0might break down because you put too much meat into it\u00a0or\u00a0kept it\u00a0on\u00a0for far too long.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"410\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/84eb025b37b8bdcbbade9b498e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33329\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/84eb025b37b8bdcbbade9b498e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Air conditioner\n\n\n\n<ul class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Don\u2019t forget about timely service and check-ups. It\u2019s not just about professional help, but also the preventive measures that you can take yourself: like cleaning and changing the\u00a0filters\u00a0in\u00a0time. You can find the filters right under the lid. It\u00a0will not only make the\u00a0AC work better, but it\u2019ll also reduce the amount of\u00a0dust in\u00a0the air that you breathe\u00a0in.</li><li>Don\u2019t open the windows when the air conditioner is\u00a0on. The legend that open windows with a\u00a0turned on\u00a0AC can cool down the room faster is\u00a0a\u00a0myth. In\u00a0fact,\u00a0open windows\u00a0slow down the process and can also cause the\u00a0AC to\u00a0break down because it\u00a0has to\u00a0process a\u00a0lot of\u00a0hot air coming from the window.</li><li>Choose the right performance of\u00a0your AC. The system that is\u00a0not enough for the room you place it\u00a0in\u00a0will wear down faster because it\u00a0has to\u00a0work more. And if\u00a0the performance is\u00a0more than what you need, the\u00a0AC will require more electricity, and will also cool down a\u00a0small room\u00a0faster\u00a0than the air can become dry enough, so\u00a0the humidity level will be\u00a0off.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/37f05f593084259fdc3787da37.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33328\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/37f05f593084259fdc3787da37.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Blender\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Don\u2019t grind ice and other frozen foods in a blender. If the power is not enough, the knives, or even the entire engine, might break down. If you have to grind ice, add some water.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Don\u2019t mix very hot products. In a closed jar with hot food, the air inside will heat up which will increase the pressure inside, and the jar surface might crack. The only thing you can do in this case is to cover the jar with a towel and use the lowest power mode possible.\n\n\n\n</p><p>When you use a blender for a long time, let the engine cool down.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"572\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/db7f1c57dfae826457762e46c2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-33330\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/db7f1c57dfae826457762e46c2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Devices frequently begin to malfunction not as a result of manufacturing flaws or bugs, but as a result of improper handling. To be honest, buyers rarely read even the most important information in manuals, let alone the small print about how to use something. Iron Don\u2019t use tap water. 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