“Appliance Maintenance” is a hands-on, voice-ready field manual that teaches how to keep your most-used household machines running longer with just a few simple routines. This three-chapter guide walks you through the essentials of washer, dryer, and refrigerator care — in plain, confident language anyone can follow. It’s designed for people who prefer practical know-how over complicated tech talk and want to save on repair bills without sacrificing safety or quality.

In Chapter 1, Washers: Keep the Water Flowing, you’ll learn how to protect your machine from hidden damage by cleaning filters, balancing the drum, and inspecting hoses before they fail. Chapter 2, Dryers: Beat the Heat Safely, covers the heat path — from lint traps to exhaust vents — showing how to prevent fires, quiet squeaks, and cut dry times through regular care. Chapter 3, Refrigerators: Cool Efficiency, focuses on the cold side, with step-by-step cleaning of condenser coils, drain lines, and gaskets so food stays fresh and the compressor lasts for years.

Every section follows the same simple rhythm: Scope → Safety → Tools → Setup → Steps → Verify → Fixes → Document. You’ll know exactly what to do, when to stop, and how to double-check your results. Each chapter ends with a short checklist for ongoing maintenance and a reminder to document your work — photos that prove care when warranties or service visits arise.

With this guide, you’ll understand why minor tasks like cleaning a drain filter or leveling a cabinet make such a major difference. The methods are built around everyday tools, standard parts, and habits that anyone can manage. Clean air in, water out, cold sealed — that’s the cycle of home reliability.