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Kitchen appliances are one of the biggest investments when it comes to moving into a new home or renovating a kitchen. Aside from the budget, you will also spend a lot of time choosing large and small kitchen appliances to make the most out of your kitchen. Buying these appliances can be a difficult task when you think of what you need to pay attention to. Power consumption, design and price are just some of the things you have to keep in mind when it comes to choosing electrical appliances for the kitchen. Here are some tips that will help you to make your new kitchen functional.

Shopping Plan and Budget

When choosing kitchen appliances, don't rush for the first thing you see, better opt for well-known brands.  Purchases that you make impulsively buy are not always the best.  Remember that you are buying devices that should serve you for many years. Before you go to the showroom or load your retailer’s website, you should have a plan of what you need, the budget you have and a list of features that the appliance you want to buy must have. It’s also advisable to take a good look at the energy efficiency of the appliance, as well as the length of the warranty period.

More energy-efficient devices are usually more expensive at a first glance. If you add up the annual electricity costs, or the electricity and water in case of a washer, they often pay for themselves within two years of use. Use the Internet to search for refrigerators, stoves, ovens and dishwashers before going in to your local retailer to buy your next appliance. At Townappliance.com, we can offer you one of the largest selections of household appliances by the world's most famous brands. Additionally, you'll often find deals on retailer sites that you can't get by buying the appliance in-store.

Refrigerators - How Big Do You Need It to Be?

No matter what type of an appliance it is, it’s ideal to have it fit it into your lifestyle. When buying a refrigerator, think about how much food you and your household need. For larger families, a device with a larger capacity will certainly be needed, as well as a chamber for freezing food. New refrigerators with different capacities now have other options that make them more functional and of course more energy efficient. Door temperature control, double cooling (two separate cooling systems), separate chambers for different types of food and freezing without ice are just a few of the many features available. For those who live alone or those who don't eat at home often, a smaller refrigerator would probably be more suitable. This  provides more room for play with the aesthetics, fitting into the kitchen as a whole and the design of the device itself.

Besides the size, the main dilemma will be the freezer section. It can be in the upper or lower part of the appliance or you can choose a refrigerator with French doors. Those who use chambers for cooling food more than for freezing will opt for a freezer in the lower part, because they will not have to bend down often, and the foods they use often will be at eye level and within reach. On the other hand, those who use both the refrigerator and the freezer equally, if they have the space, it would be best to get one with French doors. In this model, both cooling and freezing sections are divided vertically, withone door as the freezer, and the other as the refrigerator.

A Range and an Oven - For Any Kind of Delicacy

When thinking about buying a range, consider how much and how you cook, whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook. Choosing the appliance to cook your food not only has an impact on the way of cooking, but also on the amount of energy used. Induction or electric hobs are available in many stores. Of course, each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

Those who are not fond of cooking or are beginners, most often opt for electric cooktops due to slower heating, while those who are more involved in cooking generally prefer induction cooktops. It’s also very important whether you will place the cooktop and the oven together or separately. Some like to have everything in one place, while others prefer the oven to be at eye level.  The reason for this may be of an ergonomic nature, as it will be easier for cooking, as well as to keep hot pots and pans away from small children. Another very important feature is self-cleaning. Pay attention to this feature that you can find in modern ovens, built-in or those that go together with the range.  No one likes to clean the oven after every meal. Therefore, if you have the budget to afford an appliance with this feature, it’s a must have.

Dishwasher - For Small and Large Families

Similar to a refrigerator, the size of your family and the number of dishes you need to wash after a meal will determine which type of dishwasher will be ideal for your home. You can find models that can fit four, six, nine or more sets of dishes. Certain manufacturers offer dishwashers with flexible interior space. This means they have adjustable racks, which can be useful depending on what type of dishes you are washing.  Therefore, you can adjust the dividers only for glasses or only for pots and pans, given that they are larger in size.

More standard models usually have simplified device management controls and a lower price. The position of the control panel is a parameter that you should pay attention to if aesthetics are important to you. In some models, it’s located on the front of the device, and in others on the top, so that it’s hidden when the door is closed, which gives the device an elegant look.

More expensive models will in most cases be more energy efficient and have a greater number of dishwashing programs, but also a lower noise level. This is important if the apartment you live in is smaller and you can hear the appliance while it’s working, or if you want to use the delayed start function, like if the appliance washes at night while you sleep. Newer generation dishwashers are designed so that they are generally very efficient when it comes to not only electricity consumption, but also water consumption. Usually an appliance like this uses up to 50% less water than it would if you were to wash the same amount of dishes by hand.

Choosing kitchen appliances should be a useful and positive experience for you. The appliances that are in your kitchen should reflect your needs and lifestyle. If you’re able, it's nice to be able to pick out appliances that give aesthetic value and fit nicely into your home. Use this guide to shop for kitchen appliances before you go to the store or visit us at Townappliance.com for the most top-notch appliance selection on the market.