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Jun 25, 2009
System & Appliance Maintenance - Range/Oven

Range/Oven

Keep your hood and fan/filter clean. They catch the grease and moisture from your cooking and need regular cleaning. Do not clean exposed metal with abrasive pads or powders. You can use a properly mixed ammonia and water solution to clean grease and dirt. You need to dry filter/parts before re-installing. You may have a filter that needs to be replaced and not cleaned. Check your manufacturer's instructions for filter cleaning/changing and cleaning your fan.

Gas Range
If you have gas, clean your burners and grates regularly with hot water and detergent. Do not use scouring powders as they can clog the burners' holes. Use a stiff wire to clean out burner holes. Do not use anything that can break off in the burner hole such as a toothpick.

Cleaning your cooking system regularly and properly can prevent dangerous grease fires, and improve it's operating efficiency.

Your oven should be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If Your Unit is Not Working
If you have a problem with your range or oven not working, as with all systems or appliances, check for blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers and proper power first.
Title Description
Fall Home Maintenance Guide With the fall and winter months upon us, now is the time to do some routine maintenance around your home to prepare for the changing weather ahead.
Refrigerator/Freezer Clean coils, clean the inside regularly, shut refrigerator door, check your seal.
Oven Keep your hood and fan/filter clean. They catch the grease and moisture from your cooking and need regular cleaning. Do not clean exposed metal with abrasive pads or powders.
Garbage Disposal You can easily sharpen the blades in your unity and clean them by placing a few ice cubes in, grinding them and flushing the disposal with cold water.
Clothes Washer It is a good idea to check your washing machine for leaks, examine the hoses and clean filters about once a year to make sure you do not experience damage from any water leaks.
Clothes Dryer Keeping your dryer entirely lint free is easy, improves energy efficiency and safety from lint fires.
Water Heater It is important to maintain your water heater for efficiency, safety and the life of the unit. It is a fairly expensive and important piece of household equipment.
Heating System You need to have your furnace serviced annually by a competent professional for efficiency and safety. It is if not the most expensive, it's one of the most expensive and important systems in your home and complicated.
Air Conditioning System Your central air conditioning system needs to be maintained regularly not only for your comfort, but safety and efficiency. It is an expensive system and contains several components, using a significant amount of energy.
Plumbing System Drain piles can clog and valves and fittings develop leaks. Small leaks usually grow and can cause major water damage in your home. Fixing leaks right away and keeping an eye and ear out for them is critical.