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eSpares Top Appliance Maintenance Articles

Maintaining your household appliances correctly will not only help you to save money and energy but also keep your appliances working for longer. Our popular maintenance articles will show you how to clean your appliances, remove bad smells and keep essential parts in top working order.

How to Change an Oven Light Bulb

Changing The Light Bulb Inside The Oven

If the light in your oven has gone out, you may just need to replace the bulb. The process is fairly quick and easy and you can have your oven back up and running correctly in no time. Take a look at our article which will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to change an oven light bulb.

How to Change an Oven Light Bulb

 

How to Fit Universal Oven Door Seals

The Door Seal On The Oven Door

A faulty or damaged oven door seal will affect the efficiency of your oven and cost you on energy bills. If the oven door is not closing correctly or heat is escaping from the oven, it's most likely due to the door seal. Check yours for any cracks or damages and find out how to replace it with a universal oven door seal in our article.

How to Fit Universal Oven Door Seals

 

How to Replace a Cooker Hood Filter

The Filter On The Cooker Hood

If your cooker hood isn't properly extracting smoke and smells or grease is building up around the filters, it's probably time to replace your cooker hood filter. In our article, we'll show you how to clean and replace your cooker hood filter so you get it working properly once again.

How to Replace a Cooker Hood Filter

 

How to Replace a Dishwasher Cutlery Basket

A Cutlery Basket Placed On The Dishwasher Basket

Over time, your dishwasher cutlery basket can become damaged due to wear and tear and sharp cutlery. A damaged cutlery basket can cause your cutlery to not come out as clean as it should and will therefore need replacing. If yours is cracked or damaged, take a look at our article to find out how to replace your dishwasher cutlery basket.

How to Replace a Dishwasher Cutlery Basket

 

How to Replace a Leaky Dishwasher Door Seal

Fitting A Dishwasher Door Seal

If your dishwasher is leaking, it could be due to a faulty or damaged door seal. A door seal that is not performing correctly can cause your dishwasher to become less efficient and won't be able to hold water inside. Inspect your door seal and take a look at our article to find out how to replace the door seal on your dishwasher.

How to Replace a Leaky Dishwasher Door Seal

 

How to Fix a Smelly Fridge

A Universal Fridge Thermometer

Due to the build-up of leftover food and bacteria in your fridge, they can start to develop an unpleasant odour. If yours has developed an unwanted smell, there are a few things you can do to get rid of it and prevent it from coming back. Find out more about how to fix a smelly fridge in our article.

How to Fix a Smelly Fridge

 

How to Replace a Freezer Door Seal

Replacing The Freezer Door Seal

If your freezer door seal is damaged, cold air will escape and the door itself may not even close properly. This means your appliance will need to use more energy to stay cool, making it less efficient. Inspect your freezer door seal and if you notice any cracks or damages, you can find out how to replace a freezer door seal in our article.

How to Replace a Freezer Door Seal

 

How to Clean Your Tumble Dryer

The Inside Of A Tumble Dryer

Keeping your tumble dryer clean and lint-free is extremely important for the safety and efficiency of your appliance. Our article provides a step-by-step guide to cleaning your tumble dryer correctly.

How to Clean Your Tumble Dryer

 

How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine

Inspecting A Washing Machine Door Seal With A Torch

If your washing machine is giving off bad smells, it could be due to a build-up of detergent residue and mould growth that can form bacteria. To fix the problem, your washing machine will need a thorough clean. To find out the best way to clean a smelly washing machine, take a look at our article.

How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine

 

How to Replace the Door Seal on a Washing Machine

Replacing A Door Seal On A Washing Machine

If your washing machine is leaking from the front, it is probably due to a damaged door seal. Inspect the seal for any cracks or damages and replace it if needed. Our article provides a step-by-step guide on replacing an LG washing machine door seal. However, the process should be pretty similar for most models.

How to Replace the Door Seal on a Washing Machine

 

How to Replace Dyson Ball Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Filters

Replacing The Filter On A Dyson Ball Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

If you find your Dyson ball cylinder vacuum isn't picking up and the bin has been emptied, it could be that the filters need to be cleaned or replaced. Take a look at our article to find out how to clean and replace the filters on a Dyson ball cylinder vacuum.

How to Replace Dyson Ball Cylinder Cleaner Filters

 

How to Fix a Smelly Vacuum - Bagless

The Different Filters On A Dyson Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

If your bagless vacuum cleaner is giving off bad smells when you're cleaning, it could be due to a few reasons. In our article, we'll take you through a few things that could be causing a smelly vacuum cleaner and how to fix it.

How to Fix a Smelly Vacuum - Bagless

We hope this article has given you some great ways that you can maintain your household appliances and keep them working for longer.

You can find more articles like this as well as how to fix appliances when they develop a fault on our online Advice Centre. If you need to replace a part or would like to purchase some maintenance items, you can find a wide range for most makes and models at eSpares.

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