Maintenance Schedule Generator
Build a printable monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance checklist.
Tick the appliances you own, then print your checklist.
Your Appliance Maintenance Schedule
Every Month
| Appliance | Task |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ☐ Wipe door gaskets with warm soapy water |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Check fridge is 37 F and freezer is 0 F |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Toss expired food and wipe spills |
| Freezer | ☐ Check temperature is 0 F |
| Freezer | ☐ Make sure the door seals fully |
| Washer | ☐ Run a cleaning cycle with washer cleaner |
| Washer | ☐ Wipe the door seal and leave the door open to dry (front-load) |
| Washer | ☐ Clean the detergent dispenser |
| Dryer | ☐ Clean the lint screen after every load |
| Dryer | ☐ Wash the lint screen with soapy water if it looks coated |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Clean the filter |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Run an empty hot cycle with dishwasher cleaner |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Refill rinse aid |
| Oven | ☐ Wipe spills before they bake on |
| Oven | ☐ Check the door gasket is intact |
| Range | ☐ Clean burner caps and grates |
| Range | ☐ Wipe the cooktop and knobs |
| Microwave | ☐ Wipe the interior and door seal |
| Microwave | ☐ Clean the turntable and roller ring |
| Range Hood | ☐ Wash metal grease filters (more often with heavy frying) |
| Garbage Disposal | ☐ Grind ice cubes to clean the chamber |
| Garbage Disposal | ☐ Run cold water before, during and after use |
| Ice Maker | ☐ Empty old ice and wipe the bin |
| Water Heater | ☐ Check around the base for leaks |
| Air Conditioner | ☐ Check the air filter during heavy use and replace as needed |
| Furnace | ☐ Check the air filter during heating season |
| Dehumidifier | ☐ Empty and clean the bucket |
| Dehumidifier | ☐ Wash the air filter |
Every 3 Months
| Appliance | Task |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ☐ Clean the ice maker bin |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Check the water supply line for drips |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Vacuum the front grille |
| Freezer | ☐ Wipe the door gasket |
| Freezer | ☐ Check for frost buildup |
| Washer | ☐ Clean the drain pump filter (front-load) |
| Washer | ☐ Check that the washer is level |
| Dryer | ☐ Vacuum the lint screen housing |
| Dryer | ☐ Check the outside vent flap opens freely |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Clean the spray arm holes |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Wipe the door gasket and edges |
| Oven | ☐ Clean racks |
| Oven | ☐ Check temperature with an oven thermometer |
| Range | ☐ Clear burner ports with a pin |
| Range | ☐ Check burners light quickly with a blue flame |
| Microwave | ☐ Clean or replace the grease filters (over-the-range) |
| Range Hood | ☐ Wipe the hood and fan housing |
| Garbage Disposal | ☐ Clean the splash guard |
| Ice Maker | ☐ Check water flow and cube size |
| Water Heater | ☐ Make sure the area around a gas heater is clear of storage |
| Air Conditioner | ☐ Clear leaves and debris around the outdoor unit |
| Air Conditioner | ☐ Check the condensate drain is flowing |
| Furnace | ☐ Replace 1-inch filters (every 1 to 3 months) |
| Furnace | ☐ Keep supply and return vents clear |
| Dehumidifier | ☐ Vacuum the coils and grilles |
Once or Twice a Year
| Appliance | Task |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ☐ Clean condenser coils (twice a year with pets) |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Replace the water filter (about every 6 months) |
| Refrigerator | ☐ Check the defrost drain and drain pan |
| Freezer | ☐ Clean condenser coils |
| Freezer | ☐ Defrost manual-defrost models when frost reaches about 1/4 inch |
| Washer | ☐ Inspect inlet hoses for bulges or cracks; replace every 5 years |
| Washer | ☐ Clean the inlet hose screens |
| Dryer | ☐ Clean the full vent run to the outside |
| Dryer | ☐ Replace plastic or foil vent hose with metal duct |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Check the supply and drain connections under the sink |
| Dishwasher | ☐ Check the air gap if installed |
| Oven | ☐ Inspect bake and broil elements for blisters |
| Oven | ☐ Clean behind and under the range |
| Range | ☐ Check the anti-tip bracket is engaged |
| Range | ☐ Have gas connections checked for leaks |
| Microwave | ☐ Replace the charcoal filter on recirculating over-the-range models (about every 6 to 12 months) |
| Range Hood | ☐ Replace charcoal filters on recirculating hoods |
| Range Hood | ☐ Check the duct damper opens freely |
| Garbage Disposal | ☐ Check under the sink for leaks at the flange and connections |
| Ice Maker | ☐ Clean and sanitize per the manual (freestanding units often every 6 months) |
| Ice Maker | ☐ Replace the water filter |
| Water Heater | ☐ Flush sediment from the tank |
| Water Heater | ☐ Test the temperature and pressure relief valve |
| Water Heater | ☐ Check the anode rod every 2 to 3 years |
| Air Conditioner | ☐ Professional tune-up before cooling season |
| Air Conditioner | ☐ Rinse the outdoor coil gently with a garden hose |
| Furnace | ☐ Professional inspection before heating season |
| Furnace | ☐ Test carbon monoxide detectors |
| Dehumidifier | ☐ Check the drain hose if used continuously |
Regular care prevents many breakdowns, but worn parts still fail. When something goes wrong, see our Refrigerator repair, Freezer repair, Washing Machine repair, Dryer repair, Dishwasher repair, Oven repair pages.
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Refrigerator Repair
A household refrigerator keeps fresh food cold with a fresh-food section and usually a freezer compartment, cooled by a sealed refrigerant system and a set of fans.
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A washing machine fills a tub with water, agitates or tumbles laundry with detergent, then drains and spins water out of the clothes.
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A clothes dryer tumbles wet laundry in a heated drum and vents moist air outside through a duct.
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A dishwasher sprays heated water and detergent over loaded dishes, drains the dirty water, rinses and dries them in a timed cycle.
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An oven is an enclosed heated cavity, gas or electric, that bakes, roasts and broils using a thermostat or sensor to hold temperature.
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A range combines a cooktop and an oven in one freestanding or slide-in unit, powered by gas, electricity or both.
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A microwave uses a magnetron to produce microwave energy that heats food inside a shielded cavity, in countertop, over-the-range or built-in styles.
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