Q. I've been using the same kitchen appliances for about 6 years or so. One thing that came to mind; do ovens (both conventional kitchen ovens and microwave ovens) deteriorate enough over long periods of time to warrant checking or replacing for safety concerns?
And what about fridges (refrigerators for you Americans) and freezers? From my limited knowledge there are no real hazards, but I know little about how they work.
And what about fridges (refrigerators for you Americans) and freezers? From my limited knowledge there are no real hazards, but I know little about how they work.
A. It is a good idea to check the operation of an oven and a refrigerator every now and then with an accurate thermometer.
Refrigerators operate on freon to cool them. And, if the refrigerator and/or freezer won't get down to the correct temperature (35F for the refrigerator and about 0F for the freezer), this could be an indication of the freon leaking out, the compressor not running as efficiently, the door seals wearing out, the temperature sensors wearing out, etc.
Same thing with an oven. If you do a lot of cooking and baking, it's a good idea to always have a thermometer in the oven to verify the interior temperature (you can get one at any cooking supply store). Even brand new ovens may not accurately maintain the selected temperature for a variety of reasons. And, the only way to know that the temperature is correct is to measure it with a thermometer. If the oven is older and can't maintain the correct temperature, this could be an indication of a temperature sensor going bad, a temperature control circuit getting tired, or even a problem with a burner (especially in a gas oven).
Beyond that, appliances usually work just fine for years, and then one day just fail. And, there's no real preventative maintenance you can do to avoid it, other than keeping them clear and using them in accordance with the operating instructions that came with them.
Refrigerators operate on freon to cool them. And, if the refrigerator and/or freezer won't get down to the correct temperature (35F for the refrigerator and about 0F for the freezer), this could be an indication of the freon leaking out, the compressor not running as efficiently, the door seals wearing out, the temperature sensors wearing out, etc.
Same thing with an oven. If you do a lot of cooking and baking, it's a good idea to always have a thermometer in the oven to verify the interior temperature (you can get one at any cooking supply store). Even brand new ovens may not accurately maintain the selected temperature for a variety of reasons. And, the only way to know that the temperature is correct is to measure it with a thermometer. If the oven is older and can't maintain the correct temperature, this could be an indication of a temperature sensor going bad, a temperature control circuit getting tired, or even a problem with a burner (especially in a gas oven).
Beyond that, appliances usually work just fine for years, and then one day just fail. And, there's no real preventative maintenance you can do to avoid it, other than keeping them clear and using them in accordance with the operating instructions that came with them.
Does anyone know the song in the mastercard commercial with the kitchen appliances?
Q. The commercial is called "Dinner Out" and it's one of the new Mastercard commercials. It has a fancy lookin' couple leave and then the kitchen appliances have a little party with this really neat song playing in the background and I would like to know what it is.
A. Actually it is called Via con me, not viE con me. Great song!
where do you buy your kitchen appliances?
Q. I'm buying a whole suite of kitchen appliances (fridge, gas range, micro wave and dishwasher). I'm likely going to choos either LG, GE Profile or Whirlpool Gold. Any good suggestions on where to go? I'm currently looking at Lowes. Best Buy appears to be a little overpriced at the moment.
A. I have bought some things (deep freeze, sewing machine.. etc) at Sears. I am presently investigating prices at Sears, the Bay (Canada only I think), The Brick, Future shop, Home Depot, Rona, Best Buy and Ikea. So far Ikea and Sears are coming out ahead although Home Depot does have some good sales in their stores sometimes (If they are overstocked in something, or an item is discontinued, you can pick up those items for quite cheap. You have to visit the individual stores though). There is a website that actually tells you which brand names are built by which company.. I know 'Kenmore' appliances are built by a number of different manufacturers! so if you really want a whirlpool, but at a cheaper price.. buy a Kenmore with certain numbers in the model #. See the link below.
http://appliancejunk.com/forums/index.php?page=137
Here's another link for your perusal:
http://www.reliableparts.ca/customer-service/who-builds-what-brand-appliance.cfm
Cheers!
http://appliancejunk.com/forums/index.php?page=137
Here's another link for your perusal:
http://www.reliableparts.ca/customer-service/who-builds-what-brand-appliance.cfm
Cheers!
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