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Home Appliances Right at Your Home

November 18th, 2009



Home appliance is a term which is used to describe electrical/ mechanical products used for help with household functions such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal grooming, and comfort.

Home appliances are typically classified into two main categories:

A) Small Appliances

B) Major Appliances

According to wikipedia, small appliance refers to class of appliances that are semi-portable or are used on tabletops, countertops and other platforms. These are often taken out when needed and stored away when not in use. Some example of small home appliances are – coffee makers, blenders, juicers, rice cookers, food processors, mixers, toasters, toaster ovens (which are all kitchen appliances); vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners (which are cleaning appliances); steam irons, garment steamers, clothes shavers (which are laundry appliances); hair dryers, hair strengtheners, curling irons, electric toothbrushes, electric men’s shavers, ladies personal shavers & epilators, hair clippers (for personal care ); electric fans, space heaters, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers (which are all home comfort appliances).

Major Appliance are defined as fixtures that are not easily moved. These are large and wired into an electrical supply or permanently plugged into a household electrical outlet. They usually remain in place when a property is purchased or sold. The kitchen stove, range hood, microwave oven, refrigerator, dish washer, washing machine, and dryer are the most common examples of major appliances.

There are now some appliances which have traditionally been considered major , but may also be classified as small appliances. These include portable air conditioners, portable washing machines, and portable dish washers.

In today’s e-world, there are many websites, forums, and other online resources available at the click of a mouse. In addition, there are manufacturer’s websites, and many retailers have websites that show the makes and models that they carry. Since small appliances are more easily shipped from a retailer to a consumer, they are often sold on through online stores.

However, consumers should be aware that the voltage for home appliances differs in different parts of the world, so an appliance purchased in Europe or Asia will not work in North America. The United States and Canada use 120 volt small appliances, while most other countries use 220 volts.

There are numerous brands of both small and major appliances, each with different models with varying features. It is a good idea to do some research prior to purchasing a home appliance.

By: Amit Kothiyaal

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Home Appliances – An Overview

November 18th, 2009



Home appliances products assist in the household activities and make them easier to do. Activities like cooking, washing, heating are practically impossible without these appliances. Absence of these products will take us back to the Dark Age. Basically home appliances can be of 2 types : -

* Small Appliances

* Major Appliances

Small appliances are the one which are  portable like table tops, counter tops. They occupy very less space and are not expensive. They can be placed anywhere in the house when not in use. Some of the examples are bread toasters, juice makers, coffee makers, vacuum cleaner, cookers, mixers, iron box, shavers, personal equipments and more.

Major or big appliances are the one which cannot be often moved and are fixed at one particular place. These are large in size and consume definite amount of electricity when used. They can do some hectic jobs of washing the clothes, storing products in a cool place etc. Some of the examples for major appliances are drier, microwave oven, refrigerator, dish washer, washing machine.

There are many factors which should be considered while buying of these specific appliances. The primary reason is to create a comfort zone in the house. However, everything comes at a cost. Be specific about the voltage or current that the appliance is going to consume. Plan the purpose and budget and purpose in advance. One should do an extensive research on the various brands and the prices of each brand. This price comparison will help in saving some amount of money.

By: Aman K Arora

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Home Appliances Consumer Guides

November 4th, 2009



Home appliances are a necessity in this day and age. Almost every household in the U.S. owns major appliances, such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, and gas and electric stoves, and small appliances, such as a bread toaster, electric kettle, microwave oven, rice cooker, and vacuum cleaner. These electrical and mechanical machines make housekeeping tasks – especially cooking, cleaning, and washing – easier and faster.

Electrical entertainment home appliances such as compact disc players, DVD players, camcorders and high-tech entertainment systems, including televisions, are also common to every household. They have become more affordable with technological innovations.

As the number of Americans using home appliances increases, the selection of appliances also increases, which makes choosing a particular appliance more difficult. More often than not, people decide what to buy based on the price.

To purchase the right product, make sure to check consumer guides before making a decision. Consumer guides offer ratings, product reviews and price listings.

Even if you are on a small budget, however, you should consider more than the price when purchasing an appliance. When buying a fridge, for example, you should opt for a more energy-efficient brand, even if it appears to be more expensive. Different brands of refrigerators usually have the same capacity, but they consume varying amounts of electricity.

Electricity consumption of refrigerators of the same size and configuration can range from 600 kWh to 800 kWh yearly. The 200 kWh difference can give you more or less $20 in savings per year. This may seem like a minimal amount, but in the long run, appliances are products not instantly consumed, which means that they should work for a long time before you have to buy a replacement. The amount you save while using it should come to more than its price difference.

Remember that the total cost of your appliance includes not only the purchase price, but the cost of maintaining, operating and repairing it. You must weigh the last three against the initial price before you make a decision to buy the product. This way you are sure to spend your money wisely.

By: Kent Pinkerton

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