When Space is Limited: Compact Appliances for Your Small Home

You don’t have a lot of room for appliances, but you don’t know if smaller ones will do the job. Maybe you’re just looking for a way to save money on your electric bill. Regardless of your reasons, here are several small appliances that do the job of larger ones – you might be surprised by just how well they work, too.

Washer/Dryer Combination

The tricky thing with washer and dryer combos is the reliability. Washing machines that contain the dryer unit right inside the washer unit don’t always have longevity in the design. Check Choice on Facebook. You’ll find a mix of people who love and hate them. However, the secret to making this work is to buy an extended or home warranty with your purchase. Then, it really doesn’t matter how often they break. The warranty covers you. It’s a great way to save money on a washer and dryer unit though.

If that doesn’t appeal to you, go for the stackable washer and dryer. It saves on space, and they’re very reliable.

Toasters

Toasters can do a lot of neat tricks, mostly with toast. If you want greater versatility, try a toaster oven. They don’t take up a lot of counter space, they’re great for heating up food, and they use very little electricity. Toaster ovens allow you to bake and broil food. This is a great option if you just can’t make the microwave work in your home. Plus, you can put tin foil in the toaster oven, whereas doing this in a microwave would probably cause a fire.

Coffee Maker

Instant coffee doesn’t taste all that great, and Starbucks gets expensive. Solution? A good coffee maker. They will run you a few hundred dollars, but they’re well worth the investment. They’re also covered by many warranty companies if they break down so you’ll pretty much have coffee for life if you want it.

Microwaves

Ick. You don’t like cooking food in a microwave, do you? But, if you’re short on space, they can do a lot of the tasks that a range can do and they use much less power. Plus, there are shortcuts you can do with a microwave that don’t sacrifice the food quality. Microwaves are great for reheating, but most people nuke the heck out of their food.

The general rule is to use a wet paper towel with anything you put in there so that it doesn’t dry the food out. You’ll spend less money on heating up the oven, less money on service trips from Choice Home Warranty, and you’ll still have great-tasting foods.

Another great way to use microwaves is to pre-cook foods before they go into the oven. Potatoes, for example, can take a long time to cook on the stove or in the oven. Not with a microwave. Wrap the potato in a wet paper towel and throw it in the microwave for about 4 to 5 minutes. It’ll be pre-cooked. Then, it can go in the oven. No loss of moisture and no loss of flavour.

Final Remarks

No matter the appliances you’re looking for, whether in London, Glasgow or Birmingham always remember to buy from a reputable trader like London Appliances. Ideally, you’ll want to visit the showroom to measure up and ensure that the appliances you’re considering are the right size for your space.