Angie's List-Holiday Appliance Use

November 9, 2012

The busy holiday cooking season is upon us are your appliances ready to work overtime?

In todays Angies List report, how to prevent appliance repair from topping your holiday wish list.

We rely on our household appliances each and every day to help make our lives simpler, but all too often we dont always treat them right. Repair companies tell Angies List they see homeowners do things such as stuff the freezer and fridge too full of food - blocking the air supply, overfilling dishwashers or simply not giving the machines the routine maintenance they need.

According to the nationwide Angies List poll:

More than 40 percent of respondents say theyll host holiday dinners this year, putting their ovens, refrigerators and garbage disposals to the test.

11 percent of respondents said theyve had an appliance die in the midst of preparing a special meal.

Angies List dos & donts to get the most out of your appliances:

Stoves/Ovens Self-cleaning cycles cause the oven to run at extremely high temperatures. Do not run the self-cleaning cycle right before your big meal. Check your ovens performance at least two weeks before the big day by getting a basic cake mix and following the directions exactly. If the cake isnt perfect in the time frame set out on the box, your ovens temperature might be off. Clean the oven after each use with soap and water that will help prevent having to run the self-clean function.

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Angie's List-Holiday Appliance Use