Keep your washer and dryer running like new with a simple tip from Angela Warner at Warners’ Stellian: keep it clean! Regular cleaning ensures your appliances stay in top-notch condition, maximizing their lifespan and performance. Let’s give our washers and dryers the TLC they deserve for years of reliable service!
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Distinct by Design™ with Café
Distinct by Design™, Café kitchen appliances are changing the way you can customize your home. We have said it before, and we will say it again – deciding on what appliances to buy can be overwhelming. Café is making it easier by letting you customize the appearance of your kitchen appliances.
Picture this. You walk into your local Warners’ Stellian showroom and find the Café range of your dreams. You can get your appliances in either a white matte, black matte, or stainless finish.
But wait, there’s more! You can take it a step further to reflect your style. On any of those finishes, you can choose between:
- Brushed Stainless
- Brushed Brass
- Brushed Black
- Brushed Copper
- Flat Black
- Brushed Brass
So what are you waiting for? Customize your kitchen your way. Visit your local Warners’ Stellian showroom or check us out online.
Front Load Washer Taking Longer Than It Says
But the washer said it would be done by meow! What’s taking so long…
Front load washers can estimate the amount of time it will take to finish the cycle, which comes in handy when deciding whether you should wait around to throw the clean clothes in the dryer or run an errand.
But what about when the washer shows the wrong time estimate? Maybe sometimes when your washing machine says it will take 40 minutes, it takes 50 minutes instead.
What Causes Washer Cycle To Take Longer?
Your clothes washer time to complete a cycle is based on the type of laundry detergent you use, the size and type of your load, which cycle you chose and temperature and pressure of your water.
So, for instance, if you use too much detergent, it will oversuds and take longer to rinse out of your clothes. (Some brands will flash “Sd” or “Sud” on the indicator when this happens. To avoid, use the recommended amount of HE detergent).
If the load is unbalanced, say, due to you only washing one item or particularly a bulky item, your washer will keep trying to rebalance itself, and that will add minutes to the process.
No brainer: larger loads will take longer to clean, especially on specialty cycles like delicate.
If you choose a sanitize or white cycle, the water will need to be hot and if the incoming water is cold – well, you get the idea.
HOW TO: solve dishwasher problems on your own
Dishwasher got your goat? I'll help you tame it.
If your dishwasher isn’t working as well as you would like, that doesn’t necessarily mean it needs service or that it’s a clunker. Maybe you just need to perform some cleaning and/or maintenance. Have I already answered your problem in a previous post?
Dishwasher leaving white film on glasses
Dishwashing detergent left in dispenser
Or, if you try all of those and you’re still not satisfied, maybe you’re not using it correctly (see HOW TO: load your dishwasher properly) or maybe it’s time for a new dishwasher. How long have you had yours versus how long is a dishwasher expected to last?
How To Clean a Dishwasher
Most of us think of dishwashers as cleaning our dishes, but you should routinely clean your dishwasher, as well (especially if you’ve noticed a change in its performance). We are huge advocates for performing regular maintenance on your appliances, just as you would your car, to maintain the life and get the most out of your investment.)
Dishwasher detergent and food residue might build up over time (especially if you use too much dishwasher soap and pre-rinse your dishes, which can leave white film on dishes). Use the following tips to return your dishwasher to its glory days.
Dishwasher Cleaning Tips
Clean out the filters and scrub the spray arm nozzles with a toothbrush to loosen any food residue clogged inside. Then, the real secret of how to clean dishwashers is hiding in plain sight of your own cupboard: white vinegar.
Fill a cup with vinegar and put it in the top rack of the dishwasher (don’t add any soap to the dishwasher dispenser) and run the dishwasher as normal. Voila!
If you don’t have any vinegar (or the smell grosses you out), our St. Paul Store Manager swears by powdered citric acid in the dishwasher soap dispenser.
What are your best tips for cleaning the dishwasher?