Kiln maintenance is not the cozy studio content I dream about… but it’s part of being a full-time potter, and this week my electric Paragon kiln was not fully heating. In this video I walk you through how I changed my kiln elements, step-by-step, and I filmed it specifically because I know how intimidating it can feel the first time you realize your kiln isn’t getting up to temp like it should. I share what tipped me off that something was wrong, why replacing the elements was the fix, and what the process actually looks like when you’re in there doing the work. If you’ve been putting off kiln maintenance because it feels “too technical,” I made this to show it’s doable if you go slowly, stay organized, and treat safety like the priority. The big takeaway: keeping your kiln in good shape is just as important as trimming a clean foot or glazing carefully—because none of that matters if your kiln can’t fire the work properly.