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- Appliance Care
Keep your essential home appliances running efficiently and reliably 365 days a year. Follow these tips, and when you need a repair or complex maintenance, call 365Fixers!
Aircon - Service Every 3 Months
Clean or replace the air filter regularly. Dirty filters reduce airflow, strain the compressor, and cause the unit to use more electricity. For a deeper clean, book a chemical wash once a year.
Washing Machine - Prevent Mould & Odour
Leave the door ajar after each wash to let the drum air out. Wipe the rubber door seal and run a drum clean cycle monthly to prevent mould buildup and keep clothes smelling fresh.
Cooker Hood - Degrease the Filters
Soak grease filters in hot water with dish soap monthly. Clogged filters reduce suction and are a fire hazard, especially with heavy cooking like stir-fries and curries.
Refrigerator - Clean the Coils
Vacuum the condenser coils at the back or bottom vent every 6 months. Dusty coils make the compressor work harder and increase electricity usage.
Water Heater - Annual Safety Check
Test the pressure relief valve on your storage water heater once a year. If it drips constantly or the water looks discoloured, call us – it may be time for a servicing or replacement.
- Electrical Test
Test Your RCCB / Circuit Breaker Monthly
If the power points keep have trips on the same buttom, this mean something is wrong with the wiring.
Use the correct voltage of 230V and 50H
Check for Warm or Discoloured Power Points
A warm, discoloured, or burnt-smelling power socket is a warning sign. Stop using it and get it inspected – loose wiring or overloading can cause a fire.
Don't Overload Extension Cords
Avoid daisy-chaining extension cords or plugging high-wattage appliances (aircon, water heater, washer) into a single multi-plug. Each heavy appliance should have its own dedicated socket.
Flickering Lights - What It Means
- Troubleshooting
Aircon Not Cold - Try This First
Check the air filter first – a clogged filter is the most common cause of weak cooling. Also make sure the temperature is set correctly and all doors/windows are closed. Still warm? Call us.
Aircon Leaking Water
Water dripping from the indoor unit usually means a blocked drainpipe. Don’t ignore it – it can damage ceilings and walls. A chemical wash will clear the blockage.
Washing Machine Not Draining
Check the drain hose for kinks and clean the pump filter (usually behind a small panel at the front base). If water still won’t drain, there may be a pump fault – book a repair.
Fridge Not Cooling Properly
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
- Energy Saving Tips
Set Your Aircon to 25°C
Every degree you lower the temperature adds roughly 10% more to electricity consumption. Set it at 25°C and use the fan mode or timer at night – you’ll barely notice the difference, but your bill will.
Switch Off at the Power Point
Appliances on standby still draw power. Switch off at the wall – especially the TV, water heater, and washing machine – when not in use. Small habit, noticeable savings over time.
Run Full Loads Only
Washing machines use roughly the same energy whether half-full or full. Wait for a full load before running a cycle to reduce the number of washes per week.
Choose Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Error Codes
Aircon - E1 / E2 / F1 Errors
E1 – Indoor/outdoor communication fault. Try a full power reset. E2 – Anti-freeze protection triggered; check if the filter is blocked. F1 – Indoor sensor fault; requires a technician.
Washing Machine - E3 / UE / dE Errors
UE – Unbalanced load; redistribute clothes and retry. dE – Door not properly closed; check the latch. E3 – Drain error; check the drain hose and pump filter.
Refrigerator - Er dH / Er FF / Er IS Errors
Er dH – Defrost heater fault. Er FF – Freezer fan motor issue. Er IS – Ice maker sensor fault. All three require a technician – don’t attempt to repair yourself.