

The timer's alarm also sounds loudly, and the timer's snooze function makes it easier to wake up. The timer's mute function also allows you to closely watch the timer, so you'll know exactly when you turn on the oven or start an exercise regimen. The TM02's large digits make it easy to read even from across the room.

The timer's mute function also makes it easy to quietly set timers in a bedroom, living room, or kitchen without disturbing others. The timer's mute function clearly indicates the timer is muted, and a separate three-second silencer button mutes the timer's alarm, so it won't disturb others. The TM02 has a 2.6-inch LCD screen that displays the time in large, easy-to-read digits. The ThermoPro TM02 Digital Kitchen Timer is an affordable, easy-to-use digital timer that works well for a wide variety of purposes, including timing cooking, exercise, controlling video game time, kids' activities, and meetings. The timer comes with a retractable stand, so you can easily take the stand with you when you're not using the MOSTRUST timer. The timer is portable, and it's lightweight, so it's easy to take the timer with you when you're cooking or baking. The timer is well-made, and the sound quality of the alarm is loud enough to clearly alert you when the timer has elapsed. The timer includes 3 AAA batteries, and the timer battery door is magnetic, so you can easily put the batteries in (and take them out) without removing the timer from the wall. The timer also has a stopwatch function, so you can use the timer as a stopwatch. The timer has a 3-hour countdown timer and 1-hour timer, so you can use the timer for 3 hours, or use it twice in one day. The timer is large and easy to read, and the large digits on the display make it simple to read the time from any distance. In our tests, the MOSTRUST timer was accurate to within a few seconds. The countdown timer can be set to 99 minutes, 59 seconds, or hours. It counts up, down, and (in both modes) toggles between minutes and hours.

Cuisinart and KitchenAid make it pretty easy to find and purchase replacement parts even for discontinued products on their websites.The MOSTRUST digital timer has all the features you need, and it's simple to use. Baratza, which makes our favorite coffee grinders, has a repair program and also sells replacement parts. OXO has a reputation for great customer service and guarantees many (but not all) of its products for life anecdotally, we’ve heard of OXO sending replacement parts for our top-pick coffee maker even out of warranty.

Vitamix, maker of our top-pick blender, offers long warranties and some replacement parts, and it will repair blenders up to 20 years old. Some examples: Espro, which makes our French press pick, the P3 French Press, sells replacement parts for almost every component of the press with small investments, the P3 could last decades. Look for companies that offer long warranties (which reflect how long they expect their products to last), repair programs, and replacement parts. How companies handle warranties and replacement parts can make a big difference in the longevity of a product. So be realistic-it’s okay to bypass some of these recommendations in favor of something that fits your life and your kitchen better. Ultimately, these aren’t sustainable or money-saving investments for people who aren’t able to put in the work. One trade-off to be aware of: Most of these items require maintenance, which comes at a real cost, in time and in some cases money for materials. Buying and using good kitchen towels can cut down on your paper towel purchases over time. For example, a wooden cutting board is easier on knives than a plastic one, so you won’t have to replace expensive cutlery as often. Some of these items will even have ripple effects on your consumption. We’ve rounded up nine workhorse items that cost less than $100 and will serve you for the long haul, which is great for your wallet and for avoiding the landfill. But certain smaller investments can go a long way, too, especially when it comes to tools you use often. Sure, items that will last a lifetime are often investment pieces-a $130 All-Clad skillet, for example, or a $400 Le Creuset Dutch oven. When you’re buying something new, it can feel like you have to make a trade-off between cost and longevity.
