Whether you’ve realized it or not, there’s no denying it - we immensely rely on our household appliances on a constant basis. From preparing dinner, to washing and drying laundry, these apparatuses play a significant role in making our lives a whole lot easier.

Any ice cream aficionados out there probably know the old trick of taking your ice cream out of the freezer five minutes early to get that perfectly soft scoop – but if the spoon glides right in as soon as the carton hits the counter, you know you’re in trouble.

If there’s one thing that folks who care about the environment and/or budget agree on, it’s that home appliances always seem to tire out before you want them to.