| Home appliance is a term which is used to | | | | electrical outlet. Major appliances usually |
| describe electrical/ mechanical products used | | | | remain in place when a property is purchased |
| for help with household functions such as | | | | or sold. The kitchen stove, range hood, |
| cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal | | | | microwave oven, refrigerator, dish washer, |
| grooming, and home comfort. | | | | washing machine, and dryer are the most |
| | | | common examples of major appliances. |
| Home appliances are typically classified into | | | | |
| two main categories: | | | | There are now some appliances which have |
| | | | traditionally been considered major |
| A) Small Appliances | | | | appliances, but may also be classified as |
| | | | small appliances. These include portable air |
| B) Major Appliances | | | | conditioners, portable washing machines, and |
| | | | portable dish washers. |
| According to wikipedia, small appliance | | | | |
| refers to class of appliances that are | | | | In today's e-world, there are many websites, |
| semi-portable or are used on tabletops, | | | | forums, and other online resources available |
| countertops and other platforms. These | | | | at the click of a mouse. In addition, there |
| appliances are often taken out when needed | | | | are manufacturer's websites, and many |
| and stored away when not in use. Some | | | | retailers have websites that show the makes |
| example of small home appliances are - coffee | | | | and models that they carry. Since small |
| makers, blenders, juicers, rice cookers, food | | | | appliances are more easily shipped from a |
| processors, mixers, toasters, toaster ovens | | | | retailer to a consumer, they are often sold |
| (which are all kitchen appliances); vacuum | | | | on through online stores. |
| cleaners, steam cleaners (which are cleaning | | | | |
| appliances); steam irons, garment steamers, | | | | However, consumers should be aware that the |
| clothes shavers (which are laundry | | | | voltage for home appliances differs in |
| appliances); hair dryers, hair strengtheners, | | | | different parts of the world, so an appliance |
| curling irons, electric toothbrushes, | | | | purchased in Europe or Asia will not work in |
| electric men's shavers, ladies personal | | | | North America. The United States and Canada |
| shavers & epilators, hair clippers (which are | | | | use 120 volt small appliances, while most |
| all personal care appliances); electric fans, | | | | other countries use 220 volts. |
| space heaters, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers | | | | |
| (which are all home comfort appliances). | | | | There are numerous brands of both small and |
| | | | major appliances, each with different models |
| Major Appliance are defined are fixtures that | | | | with varying features. It is a good idea to |
| are not easily moved. These appliances are | | | | do some research prior to purchasing a home |
| large and wired into an electrical supply or | | | | appliance. |
| permanently plugged into a household | | | | |