Set Up An Ergonomic Laundry Room and Save On Maine Homeowners Insurance

 via bestlaundryroomideas.com

The laundry room of a house is the scene of some hard work despite the labor saving appliances that are installed there. Insurers’ records of Maine homeowners insurance claims show that laundry room mishaps are quite common, with many fires originating in dryers and water leaks resulting from faulty washing machine hoses. Why not design an ergonomic laundry room layout to make life easier: a place where you can do tasks better and faster without risking injuries such as slipping, straining muscles, repetitive strain injuries.

• Base your laundry room around the two most commonly used appliances, the washing machine and the dryer. Place them relatively close together, so that you don’t have to carry the wet laundry far from the washing machine to the dryer.
• Consider the height of the washing machine and the dryer. Place them so that you don’t have to bend to use them. Don’t place the dryer directly above a top loading washing machine as you risk a bumped head each time you straighten up.
• Locate bench tops at a height that’s comfortable for you to work at, and try to give yourself enough floor space so that you can move around the room easily.

It’s important to position the washing machine so that they can be readily checked and serviced.  You need to be able to access and clean the dryer’s lint filter and exhaust vent, and inspect and test washing machine hoses, without having to move the appliances around.  An arrangement like this may create a laundry room that is pleasant and safe for you to work in as well as avoiding the risk of floods and fires that give rise to so many Maine homeowners insurance claims. With Cheney Insurance, you can get the coverage you need for your home. Contact us today for more information!

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