The appliances you choose for your kitchen should fit your lifestyle. That means you should consider how you use appliances when selecting them. In today’s blog, we will give you some ideas for how to do that.
Washers and Dryers
You should think about how much laundry you do when selecting washers and dryers. Some have several sophisticated cycles, but are you really going to use them? You do not need to pay for something that you will never use.
Also, think about the size of the tub and drum. If you regularly wash king-size blankets and comforters, then you will need large ones. If washing a lot of blankets is not a regular exercise for you, then you can get away with smaller (and less expensive) ones.
Microwave
Microwaves vary quite a bit in size, price, and capability. If you only use a microwave to warm up a cup of coffee, then you do not need the biggest and most sophisticated one that money can buy. If, however, you regularly use a microwave to defrost roasts and poultry, then you need a more capable one.
Cooktop
For the cooktop or stove, you need to consider how much, how often, and how you cook. For example, most gourmet cooks prefer a gas stove, if possible. When natural gas is not available, these people will typically opt for propane over electricity.
Also, when cooking for many people and frequent entertaining, five to six burners is preferable over four. However, five or six burners are harder to find and definitely more expensive than the routine four-burner cooktop.
Take the time to consider carefully how you live your life and use your appliances before choosing new ones. And when it is time to install appliances on the Lower Mainland, this is our business!
Han Appliances are trusted appliance installation experts on the Lower Mainland, who work closely with many of the appliance dealers. If you need some appliances installed in the Vancouver area or you have any questions about this article, please call us at (604) 233-9216.
