{"id":5473,"date":"2022-04-19T10:10:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T17:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5473"},"modified":"2022-04-19T10:10:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T17:10:54","slug":"small-appliances-for-a-first-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/small-appliances-for-a-first-apartment","title":{"rendered":"Small Appliances for a First Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Moving into your first\napartment is not an easy task. You need to keep track of so many things that\nyou\u2019re practically guaranteed to forget some of them. Don\u2019t worry, though. We\nare\nhere to take some of that load off. We\u2019ve made a comprehensive list of home\nappliances you need for your first apartment. We\u2019ll tell you what to buy and\nwhy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Choosing a Product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When shopping for home\nappliances, it\u2019s always a good idea to scour the internet for honest reviews of\nyour chosen products. Better yet, find a trustworthy source that you can always\nturn to. For example, Comfynorth<\/a>\nis a Canadian company specializing in exactly that\u2014they provide unbiased\nreviews of various home products. By doing this, they aim to help you, the\ncustomer, make the best possible choice in home appliances. If\nyou live in the US, you could check out ConsumerReports.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, on to our list of\nessential home appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Vacuum Cleaner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A vacuum cleaner is an\nirreplaceable home appliance, and yet, it\u2019s so easy to forget about it. Without\none, you\u2019ll never be able to keep your new place clean, and dusty living spaces\nare breeding grounds for allergies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a vacuum\ncleaner, you must get acquainted with the various types available. Older\nvacuum models were armed with a dust bag. Now there are options\nfor upright, stick, and handheld. There are bagless vacuums that suck the dirt\ninto a plastic container. Finally, some more expensive models use a water tank,\nminimizing the possibility of dust escaping into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably heard\nof the new robot vacuum cleaners as well. They can be very convenient, as\nthey\u2019ll do the job for you. \nYou can schedule time and frequency for cleaning. The only drawback is\nthat they cost significantly more than more traditional\nmodels.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Microwave Oven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe us when we say a microwave oven is the star of any kitchen. It\u2019s incredibly versatile: you can use it for cooking food or even boiling water in a pinch. You\u2019ll be using your microwave a lot, so it makes sense to buy a good one. Go for a reputable brand and make sure it has sufficient power. A precise digital timer is a helpful addition\u2014it will ensure you get identical results every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The home appliance market offers a vast choice of microwave ovens. When making a choice, never go for the bottom dollar, but don\u2019t go overboard either. A mid-tier microwave will serve you just fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Coffee Maker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s a new apartment\nwithout the smell of fresh morning coffee? Depending on your taste in coffee,\nyou can choose between an espresso machine or an American-style coffee maker.\nIf you\u2019re on a budget, a Moka pot<\/a>\nwill do a fine job as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A word of warning, though: coffee brewing can be an expensive hobby. If you find yourself spending all your money on espresso machines and coffee grinders\u2014don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the off-chance that you don\u2019t care for the taste of coffee, you can always go with an electric tea kettle. It will boil water in a flash, which you can use to make tea or anything else you need. You\u2019ll be surprised at how helpful boiling water can be around the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Air Conditioning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know what you\u2019re\nthinking: air conditioning<\/a> is expensive!\nWhile this may have been true in the past, it\u2019s the opposite today. If\nyour home doesn\u2019t already have an AC unit, a portable unit is relatively\ncheap to buy and very efficient to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most widely known benefit of air conditioning is its ability to keep your apartment cool in the summer. However, nowadays AC units can be very good at heating as well. Some would say that air conditioning is the most efficient source of heat. To do this, make sure to buy an air conditioner labeled \u201cinverter.\u201d This type is much better at heating than the average AC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bonus of a good AC unit is its ability to suck moisture from the air. Depending on the location of your apartment, humidity can pose a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Handheld Mixer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A handheld mixer is a practical and affordable appliance. Even though it\u2019s not an absolute necessity, just thinking of making pancake batter by hand gives us carpal tunnel syndrome. Not only is a mixer faster and more comfortable than whisking by hand, but it does a better job as well. With a mixer, you can say goodbye to the chunky batter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Smart Bulbs and Socket Plugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart homes<\/a> have lately\nbecome very popular, and it\u2019s not hard to tell why. We quickly went from the\nold \u201cclap to toggle the lights\u201d to complete voice control of everything.\nHowever, as fun, as they are, smart homes can be costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that\nyou can start small, smartening up your apartment step by step. With smart\nsocket plugs comes the ability to control them with your voice or your phone.\nOf course, most smart plugs offer straightforward ways to charge your various\nelectronic devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most noticeable\nbenefit of smart socket plugs is that they can make your home more\nenergy-efficient. Home appliances, even when not turned on, can still use\nconsiderable amounts of electricity. With these small smart devices, you can\npull the plug on needless spending\u2014pun intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a similar story\nwith smart bulbs<\/a>. Put simply:\nthey turn themselves off when not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope that our list\nhas given you an idea of what home appliances you need for your new apartment.\nAppliances such as microwave ovens, coffee makers, and handheld mixers are sure\nto add convenience to your everyday life. We hope that this article will help\nalleviate some of the stress of moving into your first apartment. If you\nconsider our advice, we guarantee it will make life in your new apartment much\neasier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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