The Ultimate Guide to Buying the Best Home Appliances

In the fast-paced world we live in, home appliances are crucial to a household functioning efficiently. Although appliances such as an air conditioner, TV, fridge or a washing machine were considered a choice to add comfort to your life a decade or two ago, today, they are nothing short of necessities.

After all, when even one of them stops working to the optimal, your life can come to a standstill! With so much importance associated with home appliances, you need to pick ones that are not only ideal for your needs, but also of good quality.

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Listed below is a detailed buying guide for popular home appliances that you should keep in mind when selecting the right model for your home.

Air conditioner

- Energy efficiency:

Like any home appliance, an AC will also consume electricity and its use will impact your household’s monthly electricity bill. Therefore, you should carefully choose an air conditioner that comes with a high energy-efficiency rating.

All air conditioners are required to be certified with a rating ranging from 1 to 5 stars, with 1-star being the lowest rating and a 5-star rating representing maximum efficiency.

- Cooling Capacity:

Ensure you comply with the room size and required AC cooling capacity. Here is the reference table:

Room Size [in square feet]	Required AC size
· Up to 80	· 0.75 tonnes
· 81 to 120	· 1 ton
· 121 to 190	· 1.5 tonnes
· 191 to 300	· 2 tonnes

- Focus on the basics:

When shopping for an air conditioner, you need to also ask questions about what materials are used inside the model. Consider especially crucial materials like coils. Copper coils provide significantly better performance compared to aluminium coils, although they are slightly more expensive. However, it is worth it to spring for the copper coils as it affects durability.

Buying TV can be both exciting and confusing because of the host of options available such as – aSmart TVs, LED TVs, OLED TVs, 4K TVs or HDR TVs.

With new developments and new launches resetting the standard constantly, a TV buyer’s guide will be ever-changing. To help you navigate through all this information, here is what you need to know.

The refresh rate of a TV dictates how often the image on the screen changes. While on a traditional TV the refresh rate is 60 times a second or ‘60Hz’, pick a TV with at least a 120Hz refresh rate.
Buy a TV with 4K resolution to ensure you have an appliance that will still be relevant in the coming years. Avoid the 1080p options and skip the 8K TVs for now, as they are super expensive and not supported by content shot in the same resolution.
Consider an OLED TV screen as it provides a much better picture quality
Ensure you buy an HDR-compatible TV as this enables you to experience more realistic colours and better contrast on the screen.
Ensure there are enough ports on your next TV. Typically, get one with 4 HDMI ports and check for HDCP compatibility.
Last but not the least, pick a smart TV to enjoy access to platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and other online streaming services directly on your TV without the need for additional devices.

Fridge

Gone are the days when fridges were boxy, utilitarian units which simply helped preserve food and beverages. Today, you can get a fridge with customised features and doors to match your kitchen counters! Here is what you need to look out for.

Style: Apart from the standard freezer on top and fridge below models, there are other options such as French doors, bottom freezer for ease of access, and multiple doors as many as five! Have a look and decide what works for you.

Size: Fridges come in a variety of sizes for both the freezer compartment and the refrigeration section. Consider the size of the interior of the fridge as well as the exterior dimensions and be sure that the one you select will fit in your kitchen.

Here is a list of 5 exciting features that you can consider in your new fridge:

You have the option to decide how cold you want a section of the fridge to be. For example, the shelf or drawer where you will keep the meats or cheeses needs to be colder. Select a model that offers this feature.
Double evaporators help maintain humidity as well as prevent freezer odours from coming into the cooling section. So, ensure you choose a model with this.
Easy through-the-door access to cold water and ice is one of the latest features you can choose. Apart from convenience, this will also prevent loss of cooling as the fridge doors would be opened less frequently.
The ability to re-arrange the shelf height and perhaps split the shelves to store taller items is another feature to go for. The same stands true for the shelves on the fridge doors.
Finally, in-door access to bottles and small food items without opening the fridge is also a great feature to have, especially in large households or homes with children.

Washing Machine

Having a washing machine can help you conserve water and offers perfect cleaning every time.

Here is what you need to know when you are out shopping for a new one:

Washing machines come with two varieties, semi-automatic and fully-automatic. In a semi-automatic washing machine, you are required to shift the clothes from the washing tub to the drying tub yourself. However, in a fully automatic machine, all you need to do is put in the clothes and detergent, select the cycle and start the machine. The entire wash and rinse are done in the same tub.
Based on your washing needs, choose the washing capacity of your new washing machine. The range starts at 5 kgs.

Select a machine that offers washing programs based on your needs. The typical pre-determined programs include soak, quick wash, delicates, cottons, wool/silks, and synthetics. These programs enable the washing machine to wash specific type of clothes properly. For example, the delicates mode will wash your delicates in low temperature with a slow drum rotation to ensure that there are no tears or pulls.

Now that you have this handy guide, use it to your advantage while shopping for your home appliances. Before you pick out the best appliances, make sure you check your pre-approved offer to access a financing deal customised for you and enjoy shopping on EMI!