It’s a good idea to do your homework before buying a major household appliance for your home or rental property. There are so many choices to consider and you want to be sure you are buying the product that meets your needs and budget. The brand, color, price, capacity, height, width and depth are all things to be considered.
Let’s take a look at some of the major appliance choices:
Refrigerators
Side-by-Side (free-standing, built-in, counter-depth)
Top-Freezer
Bottom-Freezer(free-standing french door, counter depth french door, free-standing full door, counter depth full door)
Compact
Freezers
Chest or Upright
Washers
Top-Loading, Front-Loading, Stackable, Portable
Dryers
Gas, Electric, Stackable, Portable
Space-Saving Laundry Units
Ranges
Gas (free-standing, slide-in)
Electric(free-standing, slide-in, drop-in)
Dual-Fuel(free-standing, slide-in)
Cooktops
Gas
Electric(Coil, Downdraft, Smoothtop)
Wall Ovens
Gas
Electric(Single, Single-Double, Double)
Hoods
Downdraft Systems, Venting Systems
Standard, Designer, Slide-Out
Microwaves
Over-the-Range
Built-In
Countertop
Dishwashers
Energy Efficient
Built-In
Portable
Within each category, there are featured options to choose from. It is very important that you measure your space and consider options that you want and/or absolutely need. Added features increase the price and if you don’t need a particular feature, you can save yourself some money. It is a lot easier to make a decision about an appliance, if you know what your are looking for and how much money you can spend.
