Why can openers stop working?
Finding a good can opener can be a very daunting task considering the fact that more often than not, kitchen utensils usually do stop working or become less durable after a certain period of time has passed by. Therefore, finding one, especially a can opener that will manage to brave as many months as a possible is quite a challenge.
The fact that over the years, there have been a variety of different kinds of can openers has only made this a tougher challenge, starting from the very complicated utensils sold by IKEA, to the newer off brand ones sold in big box stores. More often than not, users of all these kinds as well as good, branded can openers have complained that their utensils have simply stopped working after a while which could be due to a number of reasons.
Sometimes, the problem really does not lie with the can opener at all as most users have reported. It has been found that in recent years, the standards of can manufactures have changed as well, leading to users finding it difficult to clamp down on the tops with openers. One way to solve the problem would be to opt for items that appear to come in better quality cans or to register a complaint with the manufacturers.
Price
One possible explanation could be that cheaper utensils often tend to break quickly and therefore end up being useless. This can allude to the fact that the more expensive a can opener is, the more chances it has of being more durable and safe to use.
Overall Quality
Some of them tend to pop off because the metal has dulled or the entire utentensil has become misaligned over the years. This could be due to excess usage or using more force than necessary.
Manufacturing Method
Another reason for can openers to have stopped working is that the quality of the utensils has deteriorated over the years, irrespective of the company that manufactured them. Utensils that were made in the 80’s and 90’s and have been passed down have been known to work better than the ones that are being manufactured in the present. This could allude to a number of different factors including but not limited to the newer ways of manufacturing being introduced today.
The solution
One way to see whether the can opener you are buying is a good investment is to check the reviews on the internet. People do share their experiences online and if the majority of the users have not had a problem, it is likely that you will not either. Asking around at popular restaurants about the kind of utensils they use might also be a good idea.
