A Definition of Household Appliance

One example of a household appliance is a refrigerator.

Walk into almost any department store, home retail store or appliance store and you'll be confronted with a wide variety of items under the banner "Home Appliances." But what is a home appliance? There are both large and small appliances and most of them are items that are used in all rooms of the home. Appliances use electricity and perform a function for the household.

Refrigerators

That ice box in your kitchen falls under the category "large appliance" because of the sheer size of the item. Refrigerators come in a variety of sizes, finishes and formats and have many different features, including adjustable bins and shelves, variable temperature control, ice and water filtration and dispensing, and even an LCD display panel.

Dishwashers

Dishwashers are another large appliance that is common in many homes and apartments. Dishwashers can be installed under the counter or are portable, meaning they can be stored elsewhere and then wheeled to a nearby sink and power supply when needed. Dishwashers also come in different sizes, finishes and have many features, like cycles for delicate items and pots and pans, as well as various time and temperature settings.

Blenders

Blenders are an example of a small appliance because it can be stored easily in a cabinet and used on a countertop or other smaller space. Blenders can be purchased in a variety of stores and can blend, mix or chop a variety of items to create drinks, sauces or other soft substances.

Coffee Makers

Coffee makers are yet another example of a small household appliance because it uses electricity and performs a function but can be easily stored, moved and used in small spaces. Several companies manufacture coffee makers and these appliances range from simple to sophisticated, with a variety of settings, automatic programming and even an LCD display.

References

• Household Appliance: Home
• Digitivity: Household Appliances Overview