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Appliance care

The appliance care checklist

Appliances last years longer and run more efficiently with a little regular care, and most of it takes minutes. This checklist is the recurring upkeep for the machines you rely on, set to sensible intervals so the filters, seals and deeper cleans all happen before a problem does.

Read it here for free, then open it as a guided pack in OneHaus to set the care against each appliance and get reminded when each job is due.

Recurring appliance upkeep

  • Clean the filter or lint trapMonthly

    A clogged filter wastes energy and shortens the appliance's life.

  • Wipe down the seals, gaskets and doorMonthly

    Stops mold and keeps the seal tight.

  • Run a cleaning or maintenance cycleMonthly

    Use a cleaning cycle or cleaner if your appliance has one.

  • Descale to remove limescale buildupEvery 3 months

    Especially in hard water areas.

  • Replace the water or air filterTwice a year

    Check the manual for the right replacement part.

  • Deep clean the vents, coils or condenserTwice a year

    Clear dust so the appliance can breathe and cool.

  • Check the hoses and connections for leaksTwice a year

    A small leak now saves a flood later.

  • Book a professional service or inspectionYearly

    Worth it for boilers, ovens and anything under warranty.

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In the app

Get the Appliance Care pack in OneHaus

Open the Appliance Care pack in OneHaus, add an appliance, and the upkeep recurs on schedule with reminders, so the filter cleans, descaling and annual service happen on time and the machine lasts longer.

  • Each job recurs monthly, quarterly or yearly
  • Reminders before a service or filter change is due
  • Add each appliance so the care follows it
  • Keep a record of warranty and service dates
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The frequent jobs protect performance. Cleaning the filter or lint trap, wiping the seals and door, and running a cleaning cycle every month keep an appliance efficient and stop smells and mould before they start. A clogged filter alone wastes energy and shortens an appliance's life.

The occasional jobs protect the appliance itself. Descaling in hard water areas, replacing water or air filters, deep cleaning vents and coils, and checking hoses for leaks happen every few months. For boilers, ovens and anything under warranty, a yearly professional service is worth booking in.

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FAQ

Appliance Care checklist FAQ

Monthly: clean the filter or lint trap, wipe the seals, gaskets and door, and run a cleaning cycle. Every few months: descale in hard water areas, replace water or air filters, deep clean the vents and coils, and check the hoses for leaks. Yearly: book a professional service for boilers, ovens and anything under warranty.

Clean the filter and wipe the seals and door monthly, and run a hot cleaning cycle, with a cleaner if your machine has the option, around once a month too. In hard water areas, descale every few months. This checklist sets those intervals so you do not have to track them.

Regular care keeps appliances running efficiently, prevents smells, mould and leaks, and helps them last years longer, which saves money and avoids inconvenient breakdowns. A clogged filter or a worn seal is a small job now and an expensive one later.

Yes. In OneHaus you can add each appliance and run the Appliance Care pack against it, so every machine has its own schedule and history. The household shares the reminders, so the upkeep does not depend on one person remembering.

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