Tips for buying appliances for the first time

With these tips, you will equip your home with the right appliances and without fail in the attempt.

Newly married couples and a person who is in the process of becoming independent from their family home will find a place to buy appliances. This task, which seems to be simple, requires time and analysis one can also look for a vacuum cleaner as it is one of the important daily use appliances..

To start, you will need a fridge, a washing machine, and a microwave oven. These three essential appliances will facilitate household chores and daily activities. For that reason, below we suggest some key tips so you don’t fail in the attempt of the first purchase click here.

The fridge

Size and capacity: 

First, take the measurements of the space where you will place it and keep in mind that the refrigerator door does not collide with other elements. It is suggested not to locate it very close to ovens, stoves or where it receives sunlight because it will consume more energy to cool properly. As for the liters of capacity, it is recommended:

• Minimum 50 liters (approx.) For 1 or 2 people
• Minimum 150 liters for 2 to 5 people
• Minimum 250 liters for 5 to 8 people
• Minimum 350 liters for 8 to 10 people

The freezer:

Conventional refrigerators bring a freezer on top that is not always the largest and generates frost.

There are ‘no frost’ refrigerators that are a bit more expensive, but your freezer does not produce frost by better distributing cold air. If you are what you cook infrequently, a large freezer will be an advantage to preserve food for long periods.

Energy-saving:

As in almost all new models of appliances, those that consume less energy are more expensive, given their high technology. You must read the energy label of the refrigerator before buying it. You will find a scale from A to G, in which A refers to lower energy consumption.

Washer, top or front opening?

Top opening:

• They are cheaper.
• You can open them in half a wash cycle and add more clothes.
• Compact models are obtained, suitable for homes with small kitchens.

Front opening:

• They are more expensive.
• They save more water and energy, which would mean long-term savings.
• They usually have more technology, better washing programs, and more load capacity.
• Washing capacity:
• If between one and two people live in the home, the washing machine will have less than three uses per week and its maximum capacity will be six kilos. If, on the contrary, between three and four people will live together, the washing machine will have about four uses per week and its capacity will be between seven and eight kilos.
• Spin speed:
• The higher the speed, the better drying. In the market, there are washing machines from 400 revolutions per minute (rpm), and from 700 they will offer a good washing and drying cycle.

The microwave

• The dimensions:
• First, you must select the ideal place to place it in the kitchen and then measure the dimensions of the space. On average you get devices that range between 25 and 35cm high, 45 and 60cm wide, and 35 and 50cm long.
• Check the inside of the appliance and compare the tray or grill with the width of your plates, and even with the height of trays and refractories.
• Cooking:
• Electric power is essential, the higher, the faster they cook or heat food. The technical specification of the electric power will be labeled on the back of the oven. An adequate range of power is between 700 and 1,000 watts.

Rotating tray or grill?

It is not an easy decision. Microwave turntable ovens are more common and easy to get. However, they usually superficially heat the food, which means that the center of the food can be cold. The grill ones resemble a conventional oven and its cooking is deeper and more adequate.

Addison

Addison is a student of the Aust Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. He started his graduation in 2016 and graduated in 2020. I’m a professional article and blog writer, has written dozens of content on different topics and worked with professionals all over the globe. Feel free to contact me for any assistance. [email protected]