Buying kitchen appliances such as a refrigerator or oven is a BIG purchase. Much like adopting a pet, it’s a decision you and your family will live with for years. Take your time, do your research and ask lots of questions to ensure the features and benefits match your expectations for a new dog, I mean appliance. Here’s some things to consider:
7 Tips
- Ask and learn from your friends’ recent appliance buying experiences. As they say, they don’t have a dog in the hunt as to which brand you buy.
- Try not to let reality cooking television shows overly influence your decision. You’re probably not going to be the next Top Chef so high quality consumer equipment will work great. Also pick out the appropriate size.
- Will it fit…..through the door? In the space?
- Think about maintenance. Does a refrigerator have Spill Smart™ Hydrophobic Shelving? Sure, kids spill things. But as the orange juice cascades to the shelves below, can you control your rising blood pressure?
- Porcelain coated oven racks save time. Why? No need to remove them and clean separately during the self-cleaning cycle as you do with conventional oven racks.
- Aesthetics are important, you want your appliance to add to the overall design of your kitchen, but don’t choose a book by its cover.
- Sniff around for the best deal!
–Cato Out!
