An appliance is a device or machine powered by electricity or gas that performs specific household tasks to save time and labor.
Main Types of Appliances
• Major appliances (White goods): Large, heavy machines like refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves that are fixed in place.
• Small appliances: Portable or semi-portable kitchen and home devices like blenders, toasters, and irons.
• Consumer electronics (Brown goods): Entertainment and communication tools like televisions and audio systems.
Common Uses
• Kitchen: Cooking food, preserving groceries, and washing dishes.
• Laundry: Washing and drying clothes.
• Cleaning & Comfort: Vacuuming floors and regulating indoor climate.