Your appliances are the bread and butter of your kitchen. Whether it be your stove, refrigerator, or even your blender—ensuring that your appliances last as long as possible should be your top priority in maintaining your kitchen! Not only do these tools help make preparing your meals quicker, but they also make the process a lot more efficient in the long run.

Give your kitchen appliances the care they deserve—here are a few useful tips to make your appliances last longer.

 

Read The Manuals

Most people tend to avoid reading the manuals when they get their appliances. I mean, everyone knows how to work a microwave or blender.

There’s a reason why they’re called manuals, and they’re there to keep you safe and help you maintain them properly. However, reading the instruction manual for your appliances is one of the most important steps to ensuring that it lasts longer in your kitchen. Do a little reading here and there to know your appliances’ ins and outs before you use them.

On average, your kitchen appliance should last somewhere between 3 to 5 years, but if you maintain them well, they could last over a decade.

 

Use The Right Setting For The Job

When using a stand mixer or a blender, making sure you use the right setting for the job is crucial. Using the wrong setting when making dough, for example, would overwork your motor and end up causing tons of damage to your kitchen appliance. 

You should always try to find the right amount of pressure and the right setting for the job every time you use your kitchen equipment.

 

Clean Your Appliances

Making sure you regularly clean your kitchen equipment and keep them dust-free is crucial to extending the longevity of your appliances. This is especially crucial for appliances that have ventilation systems or a fan! This one is a no-brainer.

Having vents clogged with dust or just filthy equipment, in general, will cause them to overheat and break a lot sooner than intended. Ensuring that your appliances’ internals is as clean as the surface is also crucial if you don’t want anything short-circuiting when you need them the most. Be thorough with your cleaning sessions, and scrub every nook and cranny.

 

Turn Down The Heat

A common mistake that beginner home cooks make is cooking with high heat for way too long then they need to. Not only do they end up burning their food, but they also end up wasting a lot of energy. Things that need high heat to cook should only take around 3-5 minutes to cook, so make sure you don’t keep the stove on high for any more than that.

Leaving the hob on high for too long can damage its components. Your appliances aren’t the only things in danger when you keep the stove on high for too long, and you also end up running the risk of burning your pots and pans excessively as well. Keep the stove, oven, or microwave on medium to low unless you really need to.

 

Sharpen Your Blades Periodically

Nothing is more dangerous than a dull blade. Sharp blades ensure that cutting, mincing, grating, and blending are seamless for both you and your appliances. Make sure to sharpen your blades from time to time to ensure maximum efficiency.

Making sure your blades are stored properly and free from dirt and grease is also crucial for their longevity. Clean and functional appliances are the heart of kitchens all around the world. Hopefully, the tips above will help keep your kitchen appliances and equipment in tip-top shape for years to come.