In general, ovens and stoves should last around 13 to 15 years. But of course, there are some circumstances that can either shorten or prolong your oven’s lifespan. Or you may have inherited (or purchased) a new oven (to you) from the previous homeowner, and aren’t quite sure how old it is. In any case, there comes a time when …

Around 38% of Australian households use gas stoves for cooking. There’s a good chance that you use one yourself. While it has its perks over electric (such as good temperature control and immediate heat), gas burners may pose some problems, especially when they refuse to light. is this currently happening to you? If your gas burner won’t light, then here …

Is your electric oven on the fritz? One of the most common problems to face our ovens is the heating element going out. But how do you know for sure it’s the element and what can you do to replace an electric oven element if that’s the case? Read on and we’ll give you the in-and-out of getting things back …

The famed chef Julia Child purchased her six-burner gas commercial range in the early 1950s. She used it until she donated it to the Smithsonian in Washington DC in 2001. According to Smithsonian experts, the stove is still in working condition. This simple fact begs the question: how long do stoves last? If Julia Child’s stove could last nearly fifty …

You’re making yourself a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Your appetite is more than a little bit ruined when you pour chunky milk into the bowl. You only bought this milk a few days ago so what gives?  It could be a wide array of things but most likely it happened because your refrigerator isn’t cooling your food as it …

You keep a mop and bucket by your fridge because it keeps leaking. To keep costs down, you’ve tinkered around at the back but nothing changes. We all love to believe we can do it ourselves, but sometimes our efforts are to no avail. What’s more, fixing your fridge with no experience can result in some serious consequences. Still not …

With the holiday season quickly approaching, fate can sometimes play a practical joke. Stoves and ovens are necessary this time of year, but what happens if they quit working properly? Quick, reliable, and knowledgeable repair technicians are a must.  Let’s discuss the importance of stove repair. We will also compare the costs of buying a new one vs. repairing the …

Maintaining a home is one of those tasks most of us took for granted as kids. Who knew every appliance and large item you own needs ongoing care for life? Not our seven-year-old selves, that’s for sure. Learning how to maintain those appliances can save you money by making your appliances last longer. It can also save you from the …

From spectacular Christmas dinners to weeknight family meals, food is the centre of many of our home lives. We all remember the favourite meals we had growing up, and many of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen every day cooking for our family. Whether you’re roasting a turkey or baking a frozen lasagna, having a working kitchen …

If you’re an avid baker, then you know all too well the disappointment when your oven breaks. When your oven malfunctions just hours to a dinner party, then the situation is ten times worse. Even occasional bakers hate when their ovens go haywire. But an everlasting kitchen appliance is still a product of our imagination. When in such a fix, …