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High-quality brands often have longer lifespans. The lifespan of small appliances varies, but with proper care, a microwave can last 8–9 years, a toaster 6–8 years, and a blender or kettle 3–5 years.

This depends on a few things. For homeowners in Cape Town, common issues include faulty heating elements in toasters, switch failures in kettles, motor problems in blenders, and door latch or internal fusing issues in microwaves.

Most common repairs can be completed within 1 to 2 hours, provided the technician has the necessary replacement parts on hand. If a part needs to be ordered, it could take several days. Your installer or technician will confirm the details based on your setup.

A properly functioning microwave with an intact door seal is extremely safe. Leaks are very rare and usually only occur if the door or its seals are significantly damaged. There are no reliable home methods to test for radiation leakage; this requires a professional inspection.

This is a serious fire hazard and indicates a fault that needs immediate professional attention, such as a damaged waveguide cover or an internal component failure. For homeowners in Cape Town, if you see sparks or arcing inside your microwave, unplug it immediately and do not use it again.