Hi,
So I've gone through 3 stoves and about 5 heating elements in the last 10 or so years.
These are all electric glass top models. Had GE, Frigidaire and Whirlpool. Every 2-3 years a heating element would go. Mind you we do cook a lot several times a day.
I am just wondering if there's something that I can do to increase the lifespan, as the heating elements are not cheap to replace and sometimes it's not worth it after a certain age.
Is it the constant cycling on/off of the heating element that is destroying these? or just the amount of use (on time) that is destroying it?
Also the temperature sensor that is automatically cycling the element on/off, is that based on the element temperature or the glass top temperature?
I was told using pans that are not completely flat would also cause it to cycle more often then needed.
So I've gone through 3 stoves and about 5 heating elements in the last 10 or so years.
These are all electric glass top models. Had GE, Frigidaire and Whirlpool. Every 2-3 years a heating element would go. Mind you we do cook a lot several times a day.
I am just wondering if there's something that I can do to increase the lifespan, as the heating elements are not cheap to replace and sometimes it's not worth it after a certain age.
Is it the constant cycling on/off of the heating element that is destroying these? or just the amount of use (on time) that is destroying it?
Also the temperature sensor that is automatically cycling the element on/off, is that based on the element temperature or the glass top temperature?
I was told using pans that are not completely flat would also cause it to cycle more often then needed.
via Heating Element frequently requires replacement
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