Your cooker, unfortunately, is like many other things in life, it's not built to last forever. Unless you've discovered an immortal, ever-lasting oven, chances are you're going to have to replace either the oven itself or some of its parts at one time or another. But how long do cookers last? Read on to learn some of the things that you can do to prolong the life of your cooking appliance.

Modern cookers are designed to last as long as possible, especially those that offer the highest of specifications, but there will always come a day when it just seems to have given up. This may happen after many years, or soon after purchase, but it is always important to be aware that where electronics, heat and moving parts are present, there is the potential for something to go wrong. Like anything, if you don't properly care and look after your cooker, it's not going to work. Therefore it is vital to thoroughly clean your oven as regularly as possible to prevent grease and other detritus from building up and causing damage. If dealt with and removed early enough, your oven is far less likely to exhibit issues with functionality further down the line. A good scrub and clean not only improves the overall health of your cooker, but it also benefits hygiene. So, there will be far fewer chances of unusual tastes when eating your food!

If getting dirty while on your hands and knees to keep your cooker alive doesn't sound very appealing, then there is always the possibility of taking your oven in for a service. Most cooker manufactures will provide this as standard when you purchase your cooker, as well as any repairs that are covered under warranty. This, however, will ensure that if there are any parts such as fans or filters that need replacing, they can be found and dealt with as soon as possible. 

One of the most common signs to look out for to tell if your cooker is on the way out is when getting up to the required temperature takes longer than usual. This could indicate one of two things; either there is an issue with your cooker's seals or there are deeper issues with the heating element, indicating an irreversible decline in your oven's performance. You cooker, to some extent, may still work, but continuing to cook in this state may lead to more costlier issues in the future.  

So, what's better than cure? Prevention. Which is why it's extremely important to take note and practice the things talked about above. Regularly cleaning and replacing faulty parts will on average keep your cooker working for around 10-15 years, depending on the type and model. So, it is definitely worth taking that extra bit of time out every now and then to properly care for your oven!

If your oven is experiencing issues and you believe it to be due to faulty or damaged parts, then there is no reason to go out and buy a whole new oven, go ahead and get those parts replaced! We supply a wide range of like-for-like or high-quality alternatives here at Cooker Spare Parts for popular cooker brands such as Hotpoint, Belling and much more.

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No matter which cooker you have, whether it's Stoves, Rangemaster or any other major manufacturer, the thought of it becoming faulty and having to repair it can be rather daunting. As a result, many people are rather content on just ignoring the problem and continuing to use it as normal - even when the issue can be easily resolved. 

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In most cases, if your fan oven is not heating up the problem will turn out to be that your fan oven element is faulty. However, instead of replacing the entire cooker, you can easily replace the oven element and save yourself a bit of money - which is always a good thing!

Unless you're a big fan of salad and breakfast cereal, you probably rely quite heavily on your cooker when preparing meals at home. So, if you start to notice that your fan oven is struggling to heat up (or not heating up at all), it's important to get this issue sorted.

How to tell if your oven element has failed

It can often be hard to tell whether or not there is a problem with your oven element. Your fan oven may appear to be working normally - that is, the fan may be functioning and the light inside the oven may be on - and yet, when you remove your food from the oven, you notice that your food hasn't cooked properly. Perhaps it's because the oven didn't quite reach the temperature you asked for, or perhaps it simply failed to heat up whatsoever.

Sometimes, you'll be able to know that there is a fault with your element just by looking at it. Any burns or bulging of the element will be enough to confirm that you need to fit a new element. However, sometimes you'll need to replace it even if these visible symptoms are absent.

Time to get a replacement!

Once you've figured out that it's the fan oven element causing you issues, you'll need to order a replacement element in order to rectify the problem. We at Cooker Spare Parts have an abundance of top-quality replacements that will return your cooker back to its glory days in no time.

To find the replacement part that is suitable for you, return to our homepage and enter both the manufacturer and the model number of your cooker into the search filters near the top of the page. Once you've entered your model details, a list of parts will appear that are compatible with your cooker. To refine your search, click on the part type drop-down menu and select oven elements; you will then be shown a list of oven elements that are compatible with your cooker. Once you've located the element right for you, all that will be left for you to do is purchase your part and fit it to your cooker.

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If you have any problems or questions regarding your fan oven not heating up or any other issues, feel free to contact us today - our team of cooker part experts will be more than happy to solve any issue you have.