5 Benefits of Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers

There can be lots of different options when shopping for a new dishwasher, let alone, any major kitchen appliances. We have heard of having stainless steel on the outside of appliances as a finish and design option, but what is the big deal with it being in the inside? Having stainless steel in the inside is not just for looks. There are a couple of great benefits of having stainless steel rather than the standard plastic interior, but there are still a couple of things to consider before making the switch.

1. Stainless steel interior is more sturdy and constructed better. Using metal instead of plastic makes the structure of the appliance more durable.
2. Stainless steel allows for higher heat. Meaning that the temperature of the water, during the wash cycle can be heated higher and cleans a little more efficiently. During the drying cycle, the stainless steel retains heat better which will save you energy and money.
3. Quieter wash cycles. The heavier interior steel walls help absorb the loud washer sounds better. This makes your dishwasher quieter during wash cycles comparing it to plastic interiors.
4. Stainless steel interior more sanitary. Stainless steel does not leave foul odor like a plastic interior would. Odor is usually a sign that there are bacteria present or has damages from hard water. With stainless steel, you do not get stains, odors, or damages caused by hard water.
5. Stainless steel has better value. The upfront cost of stainless steel is more, but over time, stainless steel can save you energy and money.

Overall stainless steel interior is better in performance, durability, look, sanitary , and bang for your buck. Call us today if you have any more questions or are ready to make the switch in your properties.

The Self-Clean Feature May be the Reason Behind Your Next Service Call

Should I try the oven’s self-clean or use a little elbow grease?

It’s a terrible irony but using the self-clean feature on your range may significantly shorten its life span. Simply put, the electronics in today’s ranges often can’t handle the high temps reached (upwards of 1,000 degrees) during the cleaning cycle and the motherboard burns out or a fuse blows.

Most ranges today utilize hidden bake elements which compound the issue by trapping heat and limiting circulation. Using the self-clean feature does not guarantee mayhem will ensue but it increases the likelihood. It could happen the first time the feature is used, the tenth time, or it may never happen at all. However, that the self-clean feature is leading to more service calls on ranges cannot be denied.

Though consumers are not willing to purchase manual clean ovens, this isn’t exactly a catch 22. For example, you can still clean your self-breaking using LG’s “Easy Clean” feature, which takes advantage of LG’s new oven cavity enamel to help lift drops of cheese or light splatter using water for a 20 minute cycle, which loosens soils before hand-cleaning.

KitchenAid’s “Steam Clean” feature also removes light food spills and saves time and energy compared to a traditional self-clean feature. Similarly, 10 ounces of water is added to the base of the oven for a 20 minute cleaning cycle before it’s advised that a sponge be used to wipe the interior clean.

The “Easy” and steam cleans of the world are effective, but do require a little more of that elbow grease than simply wiping out ash, but it’s not much more. The real trick is not letting food spills build up in the first place. It’s funny – how many of us bought a self-cleaning range and have yet to use that feature anyway? Guilty.