Strange But True: Bizarre Appliance Mishaps That Will Make You Laugh
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Weird and strange things look really enjoyable on the screen but when it starts to happen in our home, it is problematic. Most of us have laughed at those funny appliance mishaps videos on the internet. But the moment these things happen in our homes, we feel helpless and hopeless in this wide world.
Such stories might seem strange but they are more common across the globe. Most of it happens due to the simple reason that we do not operate them properly. Any appliance requires two usual things, proper operation and regular maintenance. But as we fail to do so, sometimes appliances try to take revenge on us. Here are some Funny Appliance Stories that sound funny but can happen to anyone.
A dancing washing machine: distribute your load
Washing machines are one of the most common appliances in our homes. They take a load of work off our shoulders. But when it starts to dance around, it might seem to have a mind of its own. Someone started a washing cycle and the machines started to dance around the room in joy splashing soap water all over the room. It is an uncontrollable situation that looks really otherworldly on the screen but is bewildering.
No, the machine has not got a mind. It has a problem with load distribution. As the machine spins, an imbalance in load distribution occurs which causes the machines to move. Following the instructions and regular maintenance can help to check any issues with the drum and get advice on how to prevent such imbalances.
A dishwasher flood: leakage is more common than you think
A dishwasher is meant to clean dishes not to flood the kitchen. But in one instance, this is exactly what a dishwasher did. Just after it was started, it silently kept flooding the kitchen instead of cleaning the dishes. As the owner tried to control the situation, he was bathed in water from the machine as well. Though the situation was messy and tough to clean up, it teaches an important lesson.
Dishwashers are also prone to leakage and filter issues. Every appliance has its own window of scheduled maintenance. These are planned in a way that issues can be detected early without causing the mentioned mishap.
