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