appliances
Kitchen and laundry equipment
Appliances are devices designed for specific practical tasks, especially household machines like refrigerators, washing machines, and toasters.
The term usually implies electrical or mechanical operation: The kitchen came with all new appliances.
Small appliances sit on countertops; major appliances are large fixtures.
In technical contexts, appliance can mean any apparatus serving a particular function.
Food-cooling household appliance
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- dryerAppliance removing moisture
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
oven · stove · freezer · vacuum cleaner · air conditioner · heater · water heater · humidifier
Motorized food puréeing appliance
- toasterBread-crisping appliance
- coffee makerAppliance that brews grounds
- food processorMotorized chopping appliance
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
kettle · rice cooker · slow cooker · juicer · espresso machine · bread maker · air fryer · instant pot
Formal repair promise
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
maintenance · repair · wear-resistant · rust-proof · extended warranty · service life · dependability · brand reputation
Device operation via speech
- Google HomeVoice-controlled smart speaker
- smart thermostatWiFi-enabled temperature controller
- remote monitoringObserving from a distance
- automationSelf-operating system design
connectivity · smart plug · energy monitoring · touchscreen · firmware updates · geofencing · smart display
Able to accept instructions
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- compactTightly packed together
- portableAble to be carried
countertop · built-in · freestanding · stackable · child lock · delay start · defrost · variable speed
Energy-conserving device setting
- standby powerReserve electrical capacity
- kilowatt hoursMeasure of electrical consumption
- efficiency ratingScore for resourcefulness
- heat pumpThermal energy transfer device
front loader · induction · LED display · power consumption · carbon footprint · energy label
refrigerator
Food-cooling household appliance
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- dryerAppliance removing moisture
microwave · oven · stove · freezer · vacuum cleaner · air conditioner · heater · water heater · humidifier · dehumidifier
blender
Motorized food puréeing appliance
- toasterBread-crisping appliance
- coffee makerAppliance that brews grounds
- food processorMotorized chopping appliance
mixer · kettle · rice cooker · slow cooker · juicer · espresso machine · bread maker · air fryer · instant pot · stand mixer
warranty
Formal repair promise
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
heavy-duty · maintenance · repair · wear-resistant · rust-proof · extended warranty · service life · dependability · brand reputation · consumer reports
voice control
Device operation via speech
- Google HomeVoice-controlled smart speaker
- smart thermostatWiFi-enabled temperature controller
- remote monitoringObserving from a distance
automation · connectivity · smart plug · energy monitoring · touchscreen · firmware updates · geofencing · smart display
programmable
Able to accept instructions
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- compactTightly packed together
portable · countertop · built-in · freestanding · stackable · child lock · delay start · defrost · variable speed · automatic shutoff
eco mode
Energy-conserving device setting
- standby powerReserve electrical capacity
- kilowatt hoursMeasure of electrical consumption
- efficiency ratingScore for resourcefulness
heat pump · front loader · induction · LED display · power consumption · carbon footprint · energy label
- energyelectricity, power, oil, fuel, gas
- home goodsfurniture, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room
- productsautomobiles, cars, clothing, computers, electronics
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- retail productselectronics, clothing, shoes, toys, toiletries
- garage sale itemsfurniture, dishes, lamps, books, clothes
appliancesfurniture
Movable room objects
decorations · ornaments · furnishings · décor · artwork
appliancesfixtures
Permanently attached equipment
built-ins · infrastructure · plumbing · wiring · ductwork
applianceshand tools
Unpowered grip-operated devices
manual tools · utensils · implements · raw materials · mechanical devices
- kitchen appliancesPowered cooking equipment
- home appliancesMachines for household tasks
- household appliancesMachines aiding domestic chores
- small appliancesCompact powered household devices
- cooking appliancesDevices for preparing food
- smart appliancesNetworked household devices