If you are looking to purchase a major appliance, there are lots of options in the appliances market, but sometimes they can get a bit overwhelming. Before investing in a top-of-the-line model, it is always best to know the features beforehand and also to know what your most preferred features are. This is to ensure that you can score a high-functioning appliance without blowing your budget.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of every home where we can whip up delightful meals to nourish ourselves and our loved ones. When it comes to cooking, having a reliable range of appliances would make our time in the kitchen an efficient and pleasant one.
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Hobs
Traditionally there have been only two ways of heating food on a hob; gas or electric radiant. Gas gives us a lot of control over the heat but is sometimes more difficult to fit into a kitchen. Radiant on the other hand is safer and very easy to clean, although it is slower and less responsive than gas. Today, induction hobs are taking the cooking world by storm. These hobs use electromagnetic energy to generate heat directly to the bottom of the pan, while keeping the cooking surface relatively cool. Regardless of the size or shape of the pot you use, the food inside will be cooked to perfection, They are also easy to clean, super quick to heat up and have sliding touch controls, giving you the extra advantage of keeping the heat down in the kitchen.
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Range/Oven
These appliances are often pricier than their counterparts and smooth-top stoves have become popular mainly because they are easy to clean. However cleaning is only simple if you tend to spills right away; otherwise, the grime just gets burned onto the surface. Plus these stoves are designed to work with flat-bottomed pots and pans. Although these stoves look nicer than standard ones, they do not heat up much faster. On the other hand, you need a self-cleaning feature for ovens. Not only are self-cleaning models more efficient cookers but they will also save you from purchasing chemicals to clean the over by hand.
Microwave
Unless you plan to use your microwave like an over/range for baking cakes and browning meat, there is no point in splurging unnecessarily. Almost any microwave is fine for reheating meals, cooking from dinners and making popcorn. These days, countertop models are so cheap that they have become easily replaceable items. As long as the microwave is big enough for your needs, you do not necessary need any fancy features.
Kitchen Hoods
Kitchen hoods are important for ventilation in our kitchen. Before you think about how a hood fan should look like in your kitchen, explore the technical considerations. An island fan makes a strong statement in the center of the space, but it could contrast with pendants or chandeliers. On the other hand, a downdraft fan system lets you install a cook top inconspicuously even in front of a window. Hence it is good to be aware of these options, as they could have an impact on the way you layout your kitchen. 
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Refrigerator/Freezer
A smaller model may save you upfront, but consider picking one that has enough room and some to spare for your family’s needs. Refrigerators and freezers do not work well when they are jam-packed and with no room for air flow, they will not cool properly or be as energy-efficient. It is advisable to skip multi-temperature zones or digitally programmable temperature controls, since they will not cool your food any better and can add up costs and hassle.
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Washing Machine
Choose energy-efficient models, most of which are front-loading. This is essential for long-term savings besides you being more environmentally conscious. Another feature to look for is a spin speed between 1,100 and 1,200 rpms as this faster spin cycle removes more water from your laundry, which in turn shortens your drying cycle. A washing machine needs less power to run than a dryer, so a few more minutes of a washer’s spin cycle conserves more energy than running the dryer for longer.
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Dishwasher
You can choose from a regular cycle, a light cycle and a heavy or scrub cycle. It is a good idea to spend on nylon-coated racks as while the alternative, vinyl coating, may be cheaper, it is more prone to damage. Racks can be expensive to replace so in the event of a malfunction, it is best to replace the dishwasher instead.
