Any first time home buyer has to make major purchase in appliances. The start-up cost could be as high as $6,500. Investments this large calls for thoughtful deliberation concerning brand, model, and whether you can buy new or you need to find other options. Whichever choices are made, steps should to be taken to ensure the appliances get routine maintenance and upkeep. This can involve habitual, easy actions such as completely cleaning your oven every week. A clean oven is a more efficient oven which will conserve money. Similarly, removing dirt, grease, and food bits will make it easier to spot any defects. Cleaning debris out of your dryer after every load is yet another simple way to enhance and elongate the life of an appliance. Sanitizing your fridge monthly will eradicate smells and also it will run more effectively. Your fridge should be kept full as possible at all times. If you're like me, you eat out enough the refrigerator can looks a little bare. They require bulk to take in heat to run at its peak. Above and beyond those simple, easy chores you'll want to have experienced maintenance company come and check your expensive investments annually