Let’s get one thing straight: home appliances aren’t pets. You don’t need to tuck your washing machine in at night or whisper sweet nothings to your fridge. But you do need to treat them with a bit of respect if you want them to keep working hard without gasping their last breath too soon. This isn’t about boring routines or generic “wipe it down weekly” advice. This is about smart, real-life strategies for extending the lifespan of the machines that quietly run your life, so you’re not suddenly shelling out for a new dryer when you’d rather be upgrading your…