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warrantiesWhat Does a Home Warranty Cover? (Item-by-Item Guide)
A home warranty typically covers HVAC, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, and major appliances—see the item-by-item coverage and exclusion table.
warrantiesWhen Does Your Appliance Warranty Expire? (Tracking Guide)
Most appliance warranties expire 1 year after purchase, but compressors and tanks run longer. Find your exact end date by appliance type.
applianceHow Long Do Appliances Last? (Lifespan Guide by Type)
A lifespan-by-type table for refrigerators, dishwashers, HVAC, and water heaters, plus the 50% repair-vs-replace rule that saves money.
comparisonAppliance Maintenance Tracker Apps: Records and Reminders
Compare published appliance-tracking features from Housetto, Homer, HomeBeacon, and HomeZada, with a practical test for manuals, warranties, and service history.
applianceHow to Clean a Dishwasher Filter (and How Often)
Clean a dishwasher filter about once a month: how to twist it out, rinse it, and spot the cloudy-glass signs that mean it's overdue.
applianceHow Long Does a Dishwasher Last? (Repair vs. Replace)
A dishwasher typically lasts 8-15 years. See failure points by age, 2026 repair-cost ranges, and the 50% rule for deciding repair vs. replace.
applianceDishwasher Maintenance: Filter, Spray Arms & Cleaning Cycles
Dishwasher maintenance in one page: filter cleaning cadence, clearing clogged spray arms, monthly cleaning cycles, gasket care, and hard water fixes.
applianceHow Long Does a Dryer Last? (Gas vs. Electric)
A dryer lasts about 13 years on average, gas or electric. What actually shortens that number, real repair costs by part, and the signs it's dying.
applianceHow Often to Clean Your Dryer Lint Trap (and Vent)
CPSC says clean the lint screen before or after every load. Here's the water test for hidden residue and how to tell the trap isn't the real problem.
applianceDryer Vent Cleaning: How Often and Why It Prevents Fires
The dryer vent, not the lint trap, is where CPSC-documented fires start. How to spot a clogged duct, DIY limits, and 2026 professional cleaning costs.
applianceHow to Clean a Garbage Disposal (and How Often)
Clean a garbage disposal weekly with ice and citrus, skip the bleach, and learn what jams it and when a hum means call a plumber.
applianceHow Often Should You Change Your AC Filter?
The short answer: monthly checks, 30–90 day changes for most 1-inch filters. A decision table for pets, smokers, and heavy summer use.