I’m a home appliance expert and here’s why you should NEVER buy a self-cleaning oven
YOU know you're an adult when the thought of buying a self-cleaning oven fills you with absolute joy.
Because let's be honest - what could be better than ticking this maddening household chore off our life forever?
However, Scott Flint - a home appliance repair technician with over 30 years experience - is urging people to think twice before they take the plunge.
Speaking to , the handyman likened the self-cleaning feature to "swimming in shark infested waters".
He explained: "A self-cleaning oven incinerates the crumbs and grease in your oven and turns them into ashes.
"It does this by bringing the interior temperature of the oven to almost 1,000°F [537 °C] for three to five hours and therein lies the problem -that much heat can damage oven component."
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According to Scott, the self-cleaning option runs the risk of damaging your high-limit switch, melting your convection elements and frying the relay board - all of which can cost over £165 each to fix.
On top of this, Scott says it'll often melt the knobs and blow the light bulb too.
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And if this wasn't enough, the handyman warned that the sky-high temperatures could leave you with severe burns if you come into contact with the oven.
Instead, the expert recommended cleaning the inside of your oven with a dishwasher tablets.
Already own a self-cleaning oven? Well, it's not all doom and gloom.
Although Scott advised against using the feature, he did highlight one of their other perks.
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He added: "That extra insulation prevents heat loss during normal baking or roasting.
"Consequently, the oven is more efficient, which saves money."