How to Choose your First Kitchen Appliances

Posted by S&D Ireland 03/14/2022 01:01:23

Setting up a new home? Buying your kitchen appliances can be fun, but it’s easy to become overwhelmed by choice.

How to Choose your First Kitchen Appliances

Here are some of the appliances first-timers need, and which features you might want while remaining affordable.

Buying your first fridge-freezer

First, you must choose between freestanding and integrated. Freestanding fridge-freezers have loads of models to choose from. Integrated versions look neater but can be pricier.

What will you be using your fridge freezer for?

Next, consider if you need more space in the fridge or freezer. 70/30 models give the maximum fridge room. 50/50 appliances give the best of both worlds.

Great features to have:

* Frost-free technology
* Quiet running
* Fast cooling
* Door storage

Buying your first washing machine

You can spend upwards of £1,000 for a top-of-the-range washing machine. But you can get a brilliant machine for a lot less.

How much washing do you do?

Are you washing for a family or just for one? Choose a machine that can manage your average load size.

Some features to look out for:

* A range of programmes
* Noise level under 55 decibels
* Anti-allergen settings.

Buying your first dishwasher

Is it time to do away with rubber gloves and scouring pads? A dishwasher may seem like a luxury, but it’s a very handy kitchen appliance.

What size dishwasher do I need?

Dishwashers come in three standard sizes – full-size, slimline and compact. It’s best to choose one that will handle the number of dirty dishes you’re likely to generate in a day, and fits in the space you have.

Handy features to have: