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9 products that will help extend the life of your household appliances

9 products that will help extend the life of your household appliances

Buying household appliances can significantly affect your budget. An unexpected breakdown of the refrigerator or washing machine can undermine your finances. One way to avoid having to buy an expensive appliance is maintenance. Regular appliance maintenance — whether it’s descaling or draining — can save you thousands by extending the life of your machine.

Here are 9 products that can help you maintain basic household appliances yourself:

These tablets make it easier to keep your dishwasher clean.

These tablets make it easier to keep your dishwasher clean. (Amazon)

Dishwashers need the same maintenance as any other machine you use every day. If your machine has a filter, make sure you clean it regularly. Keep the rubber seals and door clean with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grime. One easy way to keep it clean is to use them Tablets for cleaning the dishwasher Finish from Amazon. These tablets clean the hidden and important parts of your dishwasher, including sprayers and filters. It A pack of 18 tablets retails for $17.92 at Walmart.

Keep your washing machine in top condition with these tablets.

Keep your washing machine in top condition with these tablets. (Amazon)

Use it Affresh washing machine cleaner for deep cleaning of washing machines. It is suitable for cleaning most washing machines, including high-efficiency ones, and removes odor-causing residues and dirt. It is certified EPA Safer Choice and safe for septic tanks. Affresh washing machine cleaner can be used monthly or every 30 cycles. Buy it 15 pack of tablets at Walmart for $13.97.

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Descaling machines for cleaner ice.

Descaling machines for cleaner ice. (Amazon)

It cleaning and descaling agent for ice machines can help keep your ice maker in good condition and produce clean ice. It can also be used in your nugget ice maker.

This flush kit from Home Depot easily connects to tankless service valves.

This flush kit from Home Depot easily connects to tankless service valves. (Amazon)

Draining the water and cleaning the drain hole will help keep your refrigerator in great shape. It cleaning kit from Amazon has everything you need to clean the drain, fix the leak and eliminate any strange smells that may be caused by the blockage. Suitable for all brands of refrigerators, freezers and wine cabinets. It is easy to use, cleans quickly and does not harm the refrigerator. No need to turn off the power during use.

Use this spray to keep AC coils clean.

Use this spray to keep AC coils clean. (Amazon)

Cleaning the coils of your air conditioner can also help extend the life of your unit. It powerful AC vent cleaner from Amazon effectively cleans the evaporator and condenser coils of the air conditioning system. AC Coil Cleaner is a no-rinse coil cleaner that gets the job done without clogging fins or coils. You can buy a similar type cleaner for $6.98 at Home Depot.

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Accumulation of lint can be a fire hazard.

Accumulation of lint can be a fire hazard. (Amazon)

Dirty or clogged vents and air ducts reduce the efficiency of your dryer and can cause a fire. Amazon a set for cleaning the ventilation holes of the dryer can help remove lint that has built up over the years in dryer vents. Simply attach it to the vacuum cleaner, set the suction power, and then suck the dust from the dryer vent or hose. Buy it Drill Drive Duct Brush, $26.40, at The Home Depot to remove lint and debris from your dryer.

  This A/C drain line and drain pan cleaning system is automatic.

This A/C drain line and drain pan cleaning system is automatic. (Amazon)

Keep your air conditioner and the cool air coming in with iFLO A smart automated AC drain line cleaning system. This automatic air conditioner drain line and drain pan cleaning system uses patented technology to dispense a bio-enzymatic cleaning fluid that actively breaks down clogs and thoroughly washes them away.

Original price: $30

Cover the AC unit to keep leaves and sticks away.

Cover the AC unit to keep leaves and sticks away. (Amazon)

Use it AC coversold on Amazon to protect the top from leaves and branches. The strong mesh material of the cover ensures airflow to the unit and helps reduce humidity inside the outdoor air conditioner. You can buy it AC cover for smaller units at Home Depot for $5.47.

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This flush kit from Home Depot easily connects to tankless service valves.

This flush kit from Home Depot easily connects to tankless service valves. (Home Depot)

Flushing a tankless water heater helps protect the heat exchangers from scale formation. It Home Depot Flush Kit easily connects to tankless service valves. Once connected, you can run a solution of water and vinegar to descale the heat exchanger. Regular use helps maintain a healthy tankless water heater. It set, $95 from Amazondesigned for cleaning and descaling most tankless water heaters.