Kitchen Appliances Replacement By iFixxer
These days, kitchen appliances have become the backbone of any modern household that streamlines daily tasks such as cooking food, keeping your clothes and dishes clean, keeping your food fresh and clean more efficiently.
However, these appliances can affect our life in both positive or negative manner. For example, on one side they are an essential component that makes our everyday life very easier due to its regular usage, whereas, by flipping the coin on the other side, it can also get prone to wear and tear over time by consistently being used.
Thus, it disrupts our daily routine and causes frustration when they start to malfunction or break down. That's where we decide to replace our kitchen appliances.
Whether it is your refrigerator, gas and oven, dishwasher, microwave or any other kitchen appliance that is creating problems in its functioning, fixxer is there to diagnose the issue and replace it with a new one.
How often should you replace your kitchen appliances?
For stove or oven - 10 - 15 years: The average lifespan of a stove or oven is around 10 - 15 years. If you notice your oven is taking longer than usual to heat up your food and for gas stoves, the flame turns yellow and orange instead of blue and purple, then it is time to replace your Gas stove or oven. Therefore, it is worth to change the whole of the appliance rather than just replacing the affected machine.
For Microwave Oven - 10 years: The lifetime of a microwave oven is 10 years. But, if your oven is creating some problems with heating up your food or not displaying numbers correctly on the screen, then replacing your microwave is relatively inexpensive for something that’s going to last for 10 years or so.
For Fridge or Freezer – 10-12 years: Over time, fridges and freezers become less energy-efficient and struggle in keeping the food cold and fresh. Therefore, it is recommended to change the refrigerator after 12 years.
For Dishwasher - 10 years: In large families where there is lots of washing up of utensils, dishwashers are often regarded as a lifesaver for them. But again, it all depends on how you use the machine. Generally a dishwasher can last up to 10 years.
For Washing Machine - 10 years: A good washing machine should certainly have a lifespan of around ten years, depending upon the model you are using.
Should I replace all kitchen appliances at once?
It generally depends on you, whether you want the whole of your kitchen to be replaced as it can cost more or just want to replace the machines that are out of order or not functioning properly.
On that account, replacing all of your kitchen appliances isn't necessary, for example, you may want to save your refrigerator or dishwasher because they are working perfectly fine and that is completely doable.
Now, let's dive into the signs and problems that’ll let us know when to replace your kitchen appliances.
Signs To Replace Your Kitchen Appliances
As soon as you start noticing any sign in the functioning of any of the kitchen appliances, the first step that every homeowner should take is to check their life span, so that they can decide whether it is better to repair or to replace the machine. Let’s check the signs for each of the appliance not working efficiently:
Signs for the Replacement of Your Refrigerator:
Food isn’t staying fresh for as long as it used to
Your refrigerator is running (you better go catch it!)
If the outside of your refrigerator feels unusually warm
Water drops and signs of mildew surrounding the rubber sealing
Forewarnings to Replace your washing machine:
Leakage is a huge problem that you need to replace your washer and dryer
Excessive constant noise
Your clothes aren’t drying properly
Indicators - if your dishwasher is bad?
Telltale signs include dirty dishes and food residue
Loud noises can indicate your dishwasher is in trouble
The repair quote exceeds half of the overall value of the machine
Water doesn’t drain out the bottom
The dishwasher door doesn’t shut properly
Signals to replace your microwave oven:
There’s a burning smell whenever you use it
You might see sparks
Food isn’t heating through
There’s a loud and funny sound produced when it’s on
The keypad is no longer functioning well
Waymarks To Replace Your Oven or Gas:
If you’ve started to notice rust and plenty of grime
Repair quotes are just way too much
Your oven isn’t meeting your cooking needs
The glass is cracker and lights don’t work
Problems to lead Replacement of Kitchen appliances
However, in a busy family kitchen, appliances like microwaves, grills and washing machines are put under serious pressure as a result of constant use.
In some cases, it takes more than careful use and professional repairs to keep your kitchen working like clockwork. Just like the brakes on your car, the most useful items in your kitchen will need to be replaced in order to work well and remain safe to use.
There are some rules you should always stick to when it comes to all kitchen appliances:
If there are any safety concerns with any appliance in your kitchen – for example a faulty switch or flickering control panel, you should definitely consider replacing it
The 50/50 rule: if your appliance is halfway through its lifespan (according to its guarantee) and the cost of repairing it is more than half the cost of just buying a new one, it’s almost definitely worth going ahead and buying a new one.
Here are the 5 most prominent issues that people have faced involving major household appliances.
Leaking Refrigerator Water
We all know that the main duty of the fridge is to keep your food cold and fresh for longer periods of time instead of creating a puddle of water on your kitchen floor. Unknowingly, this can result in slipping of anyone and can get hurt badly.
The cause of the leaking refrigerator could be its age, fortunately, this leaking refrigerator can be fixable, however, if it has already been between 10-15 years of its usage, then it is better to replace your fridge completely with a new one that is equipped with advanced features. Other reasons for a leaking refrigerator can be:
Appliance may have not tilted properly
Drain pan may have got damaged
Defrost drain may have got blocked, thus, causing fridge condenser coils to work harder than before
Water supply line may have got frozen or clogged
Dishwasher No Longer Drains
Once your normal wash cycle ends, the dirty water should drain out via the connection beneath your sink.
You don’t want to see the standing dirty water at the bottom of your dishwasher, right?
If it is still there, we recommend you to run your garbage disposal if you have one. This happens when the leftover food called “sludge” settles inside the drainpipe located below the disposal. Clearing the blockage out and running the disposal will make your dishwasher drain again efficiently.
On the other hand, if you already tried clearing the blockage or do not have a garbage disposal, then book an appointment with the iFixxer, our plumber will check your appliance’s drain connections and replace any new dishwasher parts.
Dryer Not Drying Clothes Properly
After waiting for 60 minutes for your clothes to get washed and dry, the last thing you expect is to unload your clothes from the dryer and you find them still wet.
Who wants their clothes to still be wet, even after unloading them from the dryer? Isn’t it irritating?
YES, it is very frustrating when your dryer is not working properly and it is just due to simple reasons:
A disrupted power source
Lint buildup
Settings adjustment or
Blocked vent
These issues can be causing your clothes not to get dry enough and should be checked. Therefore, during this time, don’t forget to reach us out. Our plumbing tradespeople will evaluate the problem and replace the part of the washing machine, and thus, restore the appliance’s drying power.
Gas Range Won’t Light or Heat Up
A lot of homeowners in the UK have electric ranges these days, but still there are some people who cook with the gas variety and there are times when the burners or oven does not heat up, due to this, they face trouble lighting which can spoil their next meal. Following can be the reasons that why your gas range is not lighting or heating up like usual:
The gas line somehow may have got closed
Gas may be running freely unlitting which can be dangerous and cause huge damage
Pilot light is out
Spark igniter electrodes in the burner may have got loosen up
The burner caps or valve may have got clogged
These can be the causes for not lighting up your gas range.
Microwave Oven is Emitting a Burning Smell
These days, microwaves have become a must-have kitchen appliance in the homes. It depends on how often and in what better way it is used, because a good microwave will likely last up to ten years. Adding to this, if you notice any problem in the working of the machine, it is better to replace it as soon as possible, as keeping a faulty microwave at home can be extremely dangerous. Causes due to which it needs replacing include:
Door is not closing properly, it may be due to a broken seal
You can see sparks while during its functioning
It is emitting a burning smell
If the buttons on the microwave get stick when pressed
Therefore, talking about the kitchen appliances, microwaves are relatively inexpensive than other appliances placed in the kitchen. Hence, it should be replaced with a new one immediately.
Services Offered By iFixxer
iFixxer being a renowned platform that offers a range of benefits for the common people such as convenience, expertise, time-saving and cost-efficiency. Moving forward, plumbing tradespeople at iFixxer have certain replacement solutions for kitchen appliances, these are the following:
Sink New Installation
Sink Replacement
Induction Hob New Installation
Induction Hob Replacement
Gas Hob Replacement
Gas Cookers Double Oven with Hob Freestanding Replacement
Gas Cookers Single Oven with Hob Freestanding Replacement
Electric Cookers Double Oven with Hob Freestanding Replacement
Electric Cookers Single Oven with Hob Freestanding Replacement
Gas Double Oven Replacement
Gas Single Oven Replacement
Electric Double Oven Replacement
Electric Single Oven Replacement
Washing Machine Freestanding Replacement
Tumble Dryer Freestanding Replacement
Freestanding Dishwasher Replacement
Preventive Measures for the Kitchen Appliances
Unplug appliances when not in use
Keep your kitchen clean
Avoid overuse of extension cords
Keep appliances away from water
Additional small kitchen appliance safety tips
Avoid overloading sockets
Do not leave the appliances unattended
Do not wear loose fitting clothes
Treat blades as knives
Use gfci outlets and appliances