7 aparatov, ki jih morate imeti ob selitvi
Trije prašički niso imeli ravno najboljše sreče, ko so šli na trg po vso slamo, palice in opeke, potrebne za gradnjo svojih domov. Vsi vemo, kako se je to končalo. Vendar radi mislimo, da so imeli več sreče pri izbiri gospodinjskih aparatov. Nihče ne ve.
V tem priročniku si ogledamo nekaj bistvenih predmetov, ki bi jih morali kupiti, če se selite. Tako, da tudi če bo volk uspel zapihati in razstreliti vašo hišo, boste vsaj še vedno lahko spili kavo in uživali v avo toastu.
Osnovne naprave, ki jih morate kupiti ob selitvi
Od iskanja prave kuhalne plošče do najboljšega pralnega stroja za vaš dom, tukaj je nekaj naprav, na katere morate pomisliti, ko se odpravljate na novo mesto.
- Hladilnik
- Kuhalna plošča
- Namizna ali mikrovalovna pečica
- Vakuum
- Železo
- Čelnik vode
- Pralni stroj
1. Hladilnik
Ni nujno, da so hladilniki dragi – še posebej, ker je zdaj na voljo veliko alternativnih možnosti plačila, kot je naknadno plačilo, pa tudi storitve najema, ki olajšajo breme. Cene se običajno začnejo pri 400 $ in lahko dosežejo do ne tako mrzlih 23.000 $. Vedno pa je vredno preveriti blagovne znamke na spletu za ekskluzivne ponudbe in spletne trgovce na drobno, kot sta Appliances Online in Kogan za prodajo. Iskanje najboljšega poceni hladilnika pomeni tudi pogled na zmogljivost in vrsto, pri čemer so hladilniki z zgornjo montažo najbolj dostopni. Modeli s francoskimi vrati in eno ob drugem so ponavadi dražji.
Pri nakupu novega hladilnika morate upoštevati še dve pomembni stvari, in sicer njihovo energijsko učinkovitost in ali je na voljo funkcija brez zmrzali. Manj učinkovit hladilnik lahko pomeni manjše vnaprejšnje stroške v zameno za potencialno višje račune zaradi velike količine porabljene električne energije in vode na cikel. Enota brez zmrzali lahko na podoben način pomaga zmanjšati delovno silo, saj je ne bo treba ročno odmrzniti, in prepreči šok zaradi prevelikega nabiranja ledu.
Kupujte hladilnike pri nekaterih naših priporočenih partnerjih
2. Kuhalna plošča
Izbira prave kuhalne plošče je lahko zmedena, še posebej, ker je treba upoštevati nekaj vrst. To vključuje tradicionalne plinske kuhalne plošče, sodobne električne indukcijske kuhalne plošče in keramične kuhalne plošče ter hibridne modele nekaterih blagovnih znamk, kot je Miele. Ker obstaja nekaj prednosti in slabosti za vsako vrsto, vam ne škodi, če opravite nekaj raziskav, da se prepričate, da kupujete najboljšega zase. Pričakujte, da boste plačali karkoli med 140 in 2500 $ ali več kot 5000 $ za vrhunske enote.
Če vam primanjkuje prostora, se lahko odločite za prenosno kuhalno ploščo ali električno indukcijsko kuhalno ploščo, ki vam omogoča, da uporabite katero koli neaktivirano površino kot začasni pult.
3. Namizna ali mikrovalovna pečica
Če začenjate iz nič ali menite, da je bolj verjetno, da boste pečico uporabljali kot prostor za shranjevanje kot kot dejansko kuhalno napravo, potem bi morda želeli razmisliti o izbiri namizne pečice ali opekača kruha. Tako se lahko izognete ločenemu nakupu toasterja ali mikrovalovne pečice.
Ti so zasnovani tako, da opravljajo vse, kar naj bi delal opekač kruha, poleg tega pa številni modeli ponujajo funkcije, ki bi jih običajno pričakovali v pečici, vključno z več funkcijami kuhanja, različnimi grelnimi elementi in nadzorom temperature. Številne namizne pečice poleg osnovnega pogrevanja, popečenih kruhkov, pečenja na žaru, pečenja in peke vključujejo tudi funkcijo odmrzovanja. These can cost anywhere between $60 and $770.
There are also microwave ovens that can double up as an oven. Some high-end models can additionally steam food, such as the Panasonic 27L Combination Convection Steam Microwave Oven ($859 RRP*), which isn’t even available on a number of ovens. Plus, despite containing similar features, there are a few units retailing at much more affordable prices, compared to full-size ovens. A microwave can set you back anywhere from just $29 up to $4,599.
4. Vacuum
Call us crazy, but using a vacuum that works efficiently can actually make cleaning the house somewhat enjoyable. As with many appliances, you get what you pay for. In our latest ratings, price was by far the biggest deciding factor when choosing which model to buy. But analysis of our research revealed that effectiveness and ease of use were ultimately the top drivers of customer satisfaction, meaning these two factors had the biggest impact on how satisfied (or unsatisfied) consumers were with their product.
Thinking about the runtime and type of vacuum you need is a useful way to narrow down what’s in front of you, mainly because these largely depend on how big your place is.
5. Iron
While ironing isn’t exactly sexy, buying a new clothes iron can be pretty exciting. Love a bargain? You can score a cheap model from Kmart for $7.50* or $12* from Big W, while other brands generally cost around the $30 mark. But keep in mind that the more expensive clothes irons come with additional features that could prove useful depending on how seriously you take your ironing!
A cordless iron might be worth considering if you’re fed up tripping over the long cable and don’t have a super big load to get through.
6. Kettle
Not all kettles are created equal. Aside from capacity and style, little things like speed and temperature can actually make a difference when you’re trying to brew up a decent cuppa. If time isn’t always on your side, or if patience isn’t one of your virtues, then it might be worth shopping for a more powerful model. The higher the wattage, the faster the water generally boils. Brands such as Smeg, KitchenAid and Cuisinart also offer kettles which allow you to adjust the temperature to get your drink just right .
Prices typically start from $24 for a budget-friendly option, such as the Sunbeam Quantum Plus Kettle, and can reach up to $649 for a seriously luxe alternative from Bugatti. You can grab some bargains with home branded products, with Kmart selling kettles from just $7.50* while Big W offers a cheap Brilliant Basics kettle for $9*.
7. Washing machine
With so many sizes and features to think about, picking the best washing machine can make your head spin and might be one of the most difficult appliances to shop for. A front loader or top loader can cost anywhere between $350 and $5,499. Online retailers such as Kogan sell a few units under $500, which is the usually the starting price, with its own branded model available from $349.99*.
If you’re willing to pay at least $1,000, or are especially keen on buying a more energy efficient appliance, smart washing machines contain a variety of features designed to reduce energy and water consumption, perform gentle garment care, and some models even allow you to chuck in items after the cycle has started.
A 7kg front loader or top loader seems to be the standard size these days, particularly for three or four-person households. Washing machines that can fit 8kg or more are usually suitable for four people, while units with a capacity smaller than 5.5kg are appropriate for single or two-person homes.
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