Kitchen Appliances - Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Food Processors- Buying Advice

Kitchen appliances usually involve major expenditures. For example a refrigerator can be one of the most expensive purchases for your home. Major applicances have evolved a lot over the years, and modern ones are more energy efficient, and offer a range of features and gadgets.

If you are buying a kitchen applicance -- big or small -- it's worth doing some basic research on features, costs, reliability, energy consumption and so on.

We've gathered together some expert advice on the large appliances (ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers) and some of the smaller ones (microwaves, food processors), to help you make the best buying choice that suits you and your family, and of course, to help you save money.

Refrigerators and Ovens

• Buying a New Refrigerator
• Compact Refrigerators Are Great When Small Is Needed

General Appliances

• Why Buy Energy Efficient Appliances?
• Buying Home Appliances The Smart Way

Microwave Ovens

Dishwashers

• A Look at Portable Dishwashers

Food Processors