Consumer Reports experts share tips and tricks that can save you money, aggravation, and keep your appliances up and running for the long haul!
Spotty dishes and glasses, a smoky oven, a fridge struggling to keep cool; sometimes it feels like our kitchen appliances are working against us.keep your appliances up and running for the long haul! If your kitchen appliances are starting to show their age, it’s tempting to throw in the towel and buy something new.
Stores and manufacturers make it tempting and easy to replace your appliances, offering things like free delivery and even haul-away. Still, in most cases, you’ll save by maintaining the appliance you already have.If your dishwasher smells funky or leaves caked-on food or spots, the filter could be clogged. Carefully remove it and clean the gunk under running water with a bottle brush or soft sponge, then replace it. Be sure to do this at least every couple of months.One of the easiest ways to extend the life of your rangeIf something boils over on the stovetop or spills in the oven, wait until the oven is cool and then wipe it up as soon as you can before it becomes a bigger problem. Don’t use the oven door as a shelf unless you want to pay for a new one. And never line the bottom with aluminum foil; it can damage the heating element, which will cost you, too.. You might need to pull out the fridge for this one.Finally, sometimes saying goodbye is the best option. There’s no magic answer to whether it makes sense to repair or replace an appliance, but you want to consider how old your current appliance is, how much it might cost to fix, and how much it might cost to replace. You also want to weigh whether you might get better energy efficiency or new features that you want from a new appliance. If it is time for a new appliance, Consumer Reports recently ranked kitchen brands based on tens of thousands of its members’ experiences with kitchen appliances. You can learn more atAll Consumer Reports material Copyright 2026 Consumer Reports, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Consumer Reports is a not-for-profit organization which accepts no advertising. It has no commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor on this site. For more information, visit consumer.org.Accused shooter in death of 2-year-old boy denied bondJacksonville mentor known as ‘That Lemonade Lady’ fighting for life after electrical shockGardening in a new light. Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings.Families bid farewell as USS Mason heads out for deployment from Naval Station MayportPowerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville areaYour next beach day find could change someone’s life. 🌊☀️JSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-oldNights of Lights dates permanently changed in 3 to 2 voteFormer JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are ‘scared for their job’JSO searching for 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-old at apartment complexHelp spread the word about AI scams targeting service membersFamily identifies 2-year-old boy killed during dispute at Westside apartment complexMechanical issue causes JTA bus to catch fire on Arlington ExpresswayAnother dry day in Northeast Florida. Here's a Monday weather update.Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driverLoved ones mourn 'happy baby' after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic disputeCuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackout1:37AI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. EnjoyBlind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille booksWalk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville ZooLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotGators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first roundMan killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as ‘life of the party’Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeover
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