Home Appliances

For many homeowners, the kitchen is the hub of family home life. This makes it important to select appliances that combine form and function. Kitchen appliances range from larger items that serve as the cornerstone of a kitchen design, to countertop appliances that are utilized for everyday food preparation.

Refrigerator

Refrigerators come in several different varieties. Top-freezer models are ideal for shoppers on a budget who need plenty of storage space for fresh and frozen foods. However, the freezer compartment can be difficult for children or shorter adults to access, notes CNET in its refrigerator buying guide. Bottom-freezer models solve this problem by placing the freezer compartment below the fresh foods. Side-by-side models are ideal for smaller or galley-style kitchens because they require less clearance for the doors. If you need additional storage space, consider a French door refrigerator, which combines a side-by-side fresh food compartment with a bottom freezer. For the serious home chef, a designer refrigerator from a manufacturer such as Viking or Sub-Zero offers maximum space and features functional items such as crisper and meat drawers. But these premium units come at a premium price: In 2009, designer refrigerator prices ranged from $5,000 to more than $13,000, according to CNET.

Stove

Stoves and ranges are available with a variety of options. Ranges can be inserted into a countertop, freestanding or dropped in between a pair of cabinets. Gas ranges are more expensive to buy but less expensive to operate than electric ranges, notes CNET's online buying guide. They can be powered by natural gas or propane, and a bonus of gas ranges is that they can still be used for cooking during power outages. Electric ranges come in different coil types, including the traditional open-coil and smooth-top. Convection ovens use fans to circulate heat through food; trivection ovens use thermal heating and microwave power. Both cook food fast while using less energy and heat than their gas and electric counterparts.

Dishwasher

When selecting a dishwasher, you can choose from the standard built-in or, if space is an issue, a portable or in-sink model. Today's dishwashers offer more features than their predecessors. For example, advanced dishwasher models have a number of wash and rinse cycles, including ones for china and crystal. Digital displays have become the norm for newer dishwasher models, along with delayed-start settings and noise insulation. Filters and food disposers mean you don't need to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. CNET's buying guide notes that pre-rinsing uses up to 20 additional gallons of water. For energy efficiency, seek out a dishwasher that is Energy Star-certified and uses 4 gallons of water per cycle instead of 6.

Countertop Appliances

Homeowners turn to countertop appliances to make cup of coffee in the morning, whip up a batch of smoothies for the kids or prepare batter for a birthday cake. The number of countertop appliances you incorporate into your kitchen may depend on how much cooking you do or the types of foods you prepare. Someone who does less cooking may be happy with a microwave, coffeemaker and toaster, but if you love to bake, a stand mixer is a must. Countertop appliances are available in many colors and finishes, such as stainless steel and copper, that complement various design themes.

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