The worst part, the house is vacant, it is being bio washed, remodeled. at the moment. 

I certainly didn't want to place it, hook it up and have a tenant try to wash clothes only to find out it has mechanical problems.

Tire store, granite dealer, car parts, car wash, and a laundromat are the neighbors.  

After he moved out, we realized he also had not washed the bed linens we provided him when he moved in.

New refrigerator; old range/oven, clothes dryer, washing machine, garage, plus ADT security service provided.

The article mentions it's almost always what goes out on Whirlpool. http://www.ehow.com/how_4897616_repair-washing-machine-not-spinning.html You can pay someone to do it or you can try and do it yourself.

Wash, Dryer, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Chest freezer, etc.But as far as that clause you asked about;  if it were me I would instead insert a clause stating that ALL issues with the property are to be brought to my attention immediately.  

Example: I told him about what you are doing, and his knee jerk reaction was "he's cheating."

How many owners check the hoses to their washing machines, ice makers, refrigerators, under their sinks, etc. on a very consistent basis (if much at all)? 

I do this to try to motivate them to not be ridiculous with water use (like letting the water run to brush your teeth or when you wash dishes, or take long showers that empty the hot water tank, etc)In all my leases, I have a clause that says all appliances on the property are left as a curtesy, and if they break, either the tenant needs to fix them or buy their own.