Ranges are generally easy care and do not require a lot of range maintenance, but a little care and preventative range and cooktop service can do a lot to prolong the life of your unit.

The Key To Range Longevity

The best way to maintain range/cooktop function is to keep the range clean.

5 Easy Ways To Maintain Your Range

• Clean Spills Quickly—as soon as cooled. Acids from foods cause damage to range and cooktop surfaces; damage can be minimized and prevented by cleaning spills so they do not have time to react with the range surface.
• Clean Reflective Drip Pans Regularly—and maintain their shine. why? Because shiny reflective surfaces reflect heat back to the cooking foods. And keeping drip pans clean lengthens their life, so you don’t have to replace them as soon.
• Loosen Cooked-On Foods First—with a paste of baking soda and water. Once loosened, they will wipe away more easily, and you can then clean with a range-safe cleanser. Never scrape spots with hard or metal utensils or harsh cleaning tools like steel wool, and avoid over-scrubbing with semi-abrasive scrubbing pads.
• Use Non-Abrasive Cleansers—for cooktops and ranges. Choose cleansers that will not cause scratching, pitting, discoloration, or damage to vulnerable porcelain or ceramics. Ceramic can be cleaned with glass cleaner. For a safe non-abrasive cooktop cleaner, ask your range service and repair company.
• Take Care With Burner Elements—during cleaning. Be careful not to leave them coated with cleanser, and be careful not to shove debris into wiring and ports. This can cause electricity to short and block gas outlets, backing up gas and keeping the range from burning efficiently.

Buy Reliable Range Brands

If you buy right from the start, you'll have fewer difficulties in the long-run. Some excellent names to consider in range sales are

• Subzero
• GE
• Whirlpool
• Maytag
• Thermador
• Bosch
• Hotpoint

If your regular range service and repair company also offers range and cooktop sales, it is a good idea to buy from them; they will be familiar with your needs, and will be able to handle all your range repair and warranty work should the need present.

Hire A Professional For Range Maintenance And Repair

Range repair is not a job for the lay homeowner; instead, find a reliable range service to see to your cooktop repair needs; and remember, hiring a professional for annual range maintenance service will prolong range life even further. It's a small cost once a year that will easily pay for itself over the life of your unit.

West Coast Chief Repair is a respected appliance service company offering new range sales and cooktop maintenance service to Los Angeles and the cities in the greater LA metropolitan area.