Kitchen appliance repair tips

To help avoid frequent repairs of your kitchen appliances (like ovens, grills and cooktops), regular cleaning and maintenance is vital as it affects the life of the appliance. The better the appliance is maintained and cleaned, the longer certain components last.

Grease, oil and built-up cooking residue can all seep into unwanted and inaccessible areas, which can cause certain parts to fail, as they are not designed to be covered in oil and grease. Inevitably, faults can and do occur in these appliances over time as they age.

However, some of you may experience a fault in a very short period of time after purchasing a new appliance. In this instance, it is more than likely a warranty-related issue and should be immediately taken up with the manufacturer or retail supplier where the product was purchased for further assistance in repairing or replacing the item.

If your appliance has served you for many years and has been a very reliable appliance, there will come a time when it will require some part replacement or repairs. In some instances, the cost of parts and labour in repairing these appliances outweighs or comes close to the cost of a newly installed version of the appliance.

In these cases, replacing the item is more convenient when considering time, money and warranty. However, in situations where one of the many elements of a cooking appliance decides to fail, it can be worth repairing as this will be more cost-effective depending on the amount of problems it has. Hence, a licensed electrician should be called to sort out the issue in the safest and cheapest way possible!

Top Appliance Repair Tips

• ALWAYS clean and maintain your kitchen appliances regularly.
• If in doubt about the operation or functioning of your newly purchased kitchen appliances, refer to your warranty and contact the manufacturer or retail supplier.
• Before committing to repair your appliances, consider the costs of both scenarios, comparing repair to purchasing a new warranted one! List your oven installation and repair job.

About Author Moe and Electrotech
Moe is Director of Electrotech, a Sydney-based company, and has many years of experience as an electrical contractor. He is committed to providing the best quality of workmanship and excellence -safely and responsibly.

Electrotech offers quality customer service, with the team on call 24 hours, 7 days a week. The wide range of services offered includes ALL electrical works, Switchboard Upgrades, Data & Communication Systems, Security Systems, Audio & Visual Systems, Industrial Automation & Control Systems, Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance contracts, Renovations, Shop & Office Fit-Outs, and Safety Inspections.