Tips For Choosing Basic Home Appliances

A new home appliance is a major investment, not only in the initial purchase cost but also in the use, care, energy consumption and maintenance. Most major home appliances have a relatively long life expectancy; therefore, a poor choice can be both irritating and costly. Carefully choosing a few quality items that should last a lifetime is a better investment than purchasing lower quality products that may only last 3-5 years. Here are some features of the basic home appliances that you should keep in mind.

Cooking ranges and ovens are a must in all households. Free-standing ranges and slide-in ranges are the most common. They are self-contained, sit on the floor and easily adjustable. A drop-in range is one more variant; it