Keeping your home clean and safe doesn’t require superpowers, even though it sometimes might feel like it. The unsung heroes are your home appliance filters - quietly working behind the scenes to keep your water pure, your clothes fresh and your dishes clean. But, like all heroes, they need a little love to keep performing at their best.

Why clean your appliance filters?

We all want fresh-smelling laundry and morning coffee without bitterness. But taking care of your filters goes beyond those (very important!) surface concerns. It’s about making sure your appliances stay in good shape for the long haul. Letting filters get dirty can lead to:

• Grime and buildup - This can reduce appliance efficiency, so tasks take longer, cost more in electricity and are more likely to need an early replacement.
• Potential fire hazards - This is especially true in appliances like dryers. Some homeowners insurance policies may have clauses in place that could deny a claim if neglecting to clean a dryer vent is found to be a contributing factor of a house fire.
• Higher repair costs - This is money out of your pocket to repair, or even replace, expensive appliances, and it's often avoidable with a cheap and easy filter replacement.

A little maintenance now saves a lot of hassle later. While your home insurance is unlikely to cover appliance mishaps, Asurion Appliance Protect coverage means you won’t have to worry if something unexpected happens.