1. Appliances

2. Kitchen Appliances • Oven – conventional & convection • Range ( stove ) • Refrigerator • Dishwasher • Microwave • Garbage Disposal • Trash Compactor • Freezer

3. Small Appliances Coffee maker Mixer Blender Electric grill / griddle Food processor Crockpot / slow cooker Toaster Toaster oven Rice cooker / vegetable steamer

4. Laundry Appliances • Washer • Dryer • Iron

5. General Household Appliances Hot Water Heater Vacuum Hard floor cleaner Carpet Cleaner Air purifier Garage Door Opener Smoke Detector Home Security System Smart Home / remote access programs

6. Gas Stoves Advantages • Instant heat • Can see flame • Heat stops instantly Disadvantages • Gas leaks • Possible fire easier

7. Electric Stoves Advantages • Coils change color • Some have a cool touch cover Disadvantages • Slow to heat & cool • Heat regulated by # or high/low

8. Stove Top Styles

9. Ovens

10. Refrigerators

11. Dishwashers

12. Microwave Ovens

13. Freezers

14. Trash Compactor

15. Washers & Dryers

16. Vacuums

17. Cost of using Appliances • To figure the cost of an appliance you have to consider not only the purchase price but the cost of using it as well.

18. Figuring Costs • Take the average KWH ( kilowatt hour ) used per year and multiply it by the local kwh rate ( for our area it is .0875¢ )

19. Example: Electric blanket Average KWH used per year 147 Multiply by 8.75¢ 147 x 8.75 = 1286.25¢ or $12.86 per year