The Home Appliance Maintenance Schedule Every Homeowner Needs

The vast majority of appliance breakdowns we’re called out for trace back to missed maintenance. A little routine care keeps your appliances running efficiently and heads off the failures that leave you without a fridge or a working laundry room.

Monthly

Clean the dishwasher’s bottom filter, wipe down door gaskets on the fridge and washer, and check that the dryer’s lint screen is clear before every load. Run an empty cleaning cycle in a front-load washer to prevent odor and mildew in the door seal.

Seasonally

Vacuum the refrigerator’s condenser coils, inspect washer fill hoses for bulges or cracks, and confirm the range hood filter is clean. These small tasks keep motors and compressors from overworking.

Annually

Have the dryer vent line professionally cleared — a restricted vent is both a leading cause of no-heat failures and a genuine fire risk. It’s also a good time to check that appliances are level, since an unlevel washer or fridge wears out faster.

If a maintenance check turns up a problem, or an appliance already isn’t performing the way it should, our team can help. Book online or call (571) 354-0148.

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