If your electricity bill has been creeping up lately and you can't figure out why, here's something worth checking. You've probably already gone through the obvious culprits – no new appliances, same daily routine, nothing obviously different. But take a look at your oven door seals. If they're starting to peel away or hang loose, you've likely found your energy thief. Turn on your oven and run your hand near the door edges – if you feel heat escaping, that's your hard-earned money literally pouring out into your kitchen.

We can get the new parts and install them

Time to get a new oven? Hold your horses. Don't assume a faulty oven door seal means shopping for a new one. The reality is far more budget-friendly.

Replacement seals typically cost $50-$150, depending on your model, with straightforward installation by an experienced electrician. Compare that to $1,500-$3,000 for a decent replacement oven.

Beyond the financial savings of buying a new oven, proper seals improve energy efficiency, reduce cooking times, and prevent your kitchen from becoming a furnace during roasting. Your electricity bill benefits too!

We can replace your hob element too

Hob repairs follow the same pattern. One element fails, or temperature control becomes erratic, and people start browsing appliance stores. Don’t buy a new appliance – individual hob elements, control switches, and electronic control boards can often be repaired or replaced instead.

A faulty element might cost $80-$200 to replace, whereas a new cooktop could cost $800-$2,500. Even complex issues like temperature control problems or electronic faults can frequently be resolved without replacing the entire unit. The key is expert diagnosis from an electrician rather than assuming the worst.

We can fix more than you think

Most people think electricians only deal with wiring and power points, but the reality is far broader. We repair dishwashers that won't start their cycles, washing machines with faulty pumps, dryers that won't heat, and rangehoods that sound like helicopters.

That dishwasher that's been leaving spots on your glasses? It might just need a new heating element or a pump repair, not a complete replacement. The washing machine that's started making concerning noises during the spin cycle? Often it's a worn bearing or a faulty motor mount – fixable issues that cost a fraction of a new machine.

Winter timing works in your favour

Winter is the perfect time for electrical repairs for several practical reasons. Electricians tend to be less busy with outdoor work, meaning shorter wait times for appointments. You're also likely to be home more often, making it easier to coordinate repairs and be present during the work.

More importantly, you're using your appliances more intensively during winter. Ovens are working harder with longer cooking times, heating systems are running constantly, and dryers are getting more use thanks to clothes that won't dry outside. If something's going to fail, winter will expose the weakness.

The repair versus replace calculation

When considering whether to repair or replace an appliance, here's a useful rule of thumb: if the repair cost is less than half the replacement cost and the appliance is less than 10 years old, repair usually makes sense. For newer appliances still under warranty, repair is almost always the right choice.

But the calculation isn't purely financial. A quality appliance that's been well-maintained can often outlast its cheaper replacement. Repairing a solid, established brand often gives you more years of reliable service than buying a budget replacement that might struggle to last half as long.

The environmental angle matters too. Every appliance that gets repaired instead of replaced is one less item in landfill and one less new product that needs manufacturing and shipping.

Finding the problems before they find you

The bottom line is simple: before you start shopping for replacements, get a proper diagnosis. You might be surprised by what can be fixed, how quickly it can be done, and how much money you'll save. Because the only thing better than a new appliance is an old one that works perfectly and didn't cost you thousands to replace.

Don’t put up with a problematic appliance – give us a call, and we’ll come round and assess it. Give us a call here.