Kitchen appliance lifespan and maintenance
Average lifespan: around 8 years
Built-in kitchen appliances (oven, extractor hood, hob) last eight to twelve years on average. Grease and limescale are their main enemies.
Cleaning the hood filters regularly and checking the oven door seal keeps both performance and safety where they should be.
The maintenance that matters
Nettoyage du filtre de la hotte
Recommended frequency: tous les 2 mois
Détartrage
Recommended frequency: trimestriel (90 j)
Vérification des joints du four
Recommended frequency: semestriel (180 j)
Main brands
BekoBoschCandyDe DietrichElectroluxFagorFalconFrankeGorenjeHotpointLacancheNeffRosieresSiemensSmegWhirlpool
Lifespan, appliance by appliance
Frequently asked questions
How often should you clean an extractor hood filter?
Every one to two months depending on how much you cook. A clogged filter loses effectiveness and the grease build-up is a genuine fire risk.