Kitchen Appliance Buying Guide
Purchasing kitchen appliances for your home or remodel takes a significant amount of planning. MBS Interiors suggests 3 simple tips for choosing the right appliances: assessing your needs, consider the operating cost, and do not make an impulse purchase.
If you’re getting ready to remodel your kitchen or build new, we know one thing is for sure, you don’t have a lot of spare time! Consumer Reports provides an extensive Kitchen Planning & Buying Guide for consumers just like you who need help sifting through the huge variety of kitchen appliances on the market. We have consolidated our favorite tips to assist in your appliance shopping. Keep reading to find out what types of appliances are available, which features to prioritize, and those that are splurge worthy!
Refrigerators
Refrigerator Types
Built-Ins
Top-Freezers
Bottom-Freezers
French-Doors
Side-by-Sides
Compacts and Minis
Features to Prioritize
Capacity
Ice and water dispenser
Water filter
Adjustable shelves
Energy Star-approved
Humidity-controlled drawers
Features to Splurge On
Digital controls
Multimedia combinations
Glass doors
Coffee brewing system
Counter-depth models
Wine chiller
Ranges
Range Types
Electric Smoothtop
Gas
Electric Induction
Features to Prioritize
Capacity
Self-cleaning
Control lockout
Features to Splurge On
Convection
Double ovens
Warming drawer
Cooktops
Cooktop Types
Electric Smoothtop
Gas
Electric Induction
Features to Prioritize
Hot-surface warning lights
Expandable burners
Control lockout
Features to Splurge On
High Btu/hour
Built-in sensors
Digital controls
Wall Ovens
Wall Oven Types
Single Wall Oven
Double Wall Oven
Features to Prioritize
Capacity
Self-cleaning
Oven window
Features to Splurge On
Convection
Variable broil
Digital controls
Range Hoods
Range Hood Types
Under-Cabinet
Wall-Chimney
Island
Downdraft
Features to Prioritize
Airflow (faster ventilation)
Multiple fan speeds
Ducted models
Sone (noise) ratings
Features to Splurge On
Exhaust timer
Aesthetics – focal piece
Change filter indicators
Lighting
Microwave Ovens
Microwave Types
Countertop Microwave
Over-the-Range Microwave
Built-In Microwave
Features to Prioritize
Capacity
Power rating
Sensor
Features to Splurge On
Convection
Grilling features
Stainless steel finish
Dishwashers
Dishwasher Types
Budget Dishwashers
High-End Dishwashers
Dishwasher Drawers
Features to Prioritize
Rinse/hold cycle
Adjustable racks
Energy Star-approved
Features to Splurge On
Heated dry
Quiet performance
Cabinet-front panel
f you’re ready to find the perfect appliances for your functional needs, checkout MBS Interior’s selection of quality kitchen appliances for every budget and style.