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Selecting Household Appliances

Selecting Household Appliances. Chapter 18. Appliances. Greatly increase the usefulness of various areas in the home Household devices powered by gas or electricity Major (large) appliances and portable (small) appliances Help meet everyone's basic needs

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Selecting Household Appliances

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  1. Selecting Household Appliances Chapter 18

  2. Appliances • Greatly increase the usefulness of various areas in the home • Household devices powered by gas or electricity • Major (large) appliances and portable (small) appliances • Help meet everyone's basic needs • Choosing appliances carefully can help create a home environment that is safe, comfortable, and efficient.

  3. Appliance considerations • Most major appliances can be expected to last 10 years or more • When buying, consider your future needs as well as your present needs • Major appliance account for a large part of a housing budget • Purchase and operation costs, features, size, safety, and quality are among the factors you should consider

  4. Appliance considerations • Purchase Price • Energy Cost • Features • Size • Safety • Quality

  5. Kitchen Appliances • Refrigerators (408) • Freezers • Ranges • Convection ovens • Microwave ovens • Range hoods • Dishwashers • Trash Compactors • Food Waste Disposers

  6. Other appliances • Automatic washers (418) • Dryers • Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers (420) • Room Air Conditioners • Water Heaters (421) • Vacuum Cleaners • Personal computers (422)

  7. Portable Appliances • Can be moved easily from one area to another • Include everything from toasters to electric blankets to hair dryers • Tend to be less costly than major appliances

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