Tips on choosing the perfect appliance

Cost, features, size, energy efficiency, and so on—with so many things to keep in mind, choosing an appliance can be very confusing. Here are a couple of basic tips to make your hunt for the perfect appliance a whole lot easier.

Learn from experience

Whether you’re replacing a broken appliance or looking to upgrade, it’s always a good idea to keep track of your appliance usage. What features of your washing machine do you frequently use? Do you find yourself running your dishwasher way too often? Are you satisfied with your stove’s current heat settings? After keeping track of your usage for a week or so, you’ll find out which features you absolutely need and which ones you can do without.

Choose features wisely

An appliance with an endless list of features can be very tempting to buy, but do you really need all those features? Do you actually need a washing machine with 20 wash settings? Or would one basic wash setting with excellent water-saving features be a better fit for you? Maybe you don’t need an oven that has all the fancy options needed for a commercial kitchen and would be better off with one that has amazing child-safety features instead.

Go for energy-efficient appliances

Since your appliances make up a huge chunk of your electric bill, it’s much better to go invest in energy-efficient appliances. A washing machine may look pretty much the same as another model, and they may even have a similar list of features, but they can be quite different in terms of energy efficiency. Check an appliance’s Energy Rating Label to know which one gives you more bang for your buck. Depending on its size and energy consumption, an appliance will be given a star rating and comparative energy consumption measured under Australian Standards. In essence, the more stars a particular appliance has, the more efficient it is.

Be mindful of space limits

No matter how much you like a particular refrigerator or dishwasher, it would be pretty much useless if it doesn’t fit your existing space. Before you go off and buy any appliance, be sure that you have accurately measured your available space. Aside from measuring the usual height, width, and length of your appliance, don’t forget to take note of the amount of clearance needed to fully open doors or lids. Lastly, make sure the appliance can fit through your doorways, halls, or wherever they need to pass through to get to their proper location.

Go for long-term savings

Since appliances are designed to be used for a good couple of years, its actual value is more than just what’s written on its price tag. Before buying an appliance, make sure that you’ve considered the long-term maintenance and operating costs of your choices. This is where your knowledge about energy-efficient appliances can come in handy.

After you’ve finally bought your perfect appliance, it’s time to get it installed. Get expert electricians to quote on your appliance installation job now.