Whether you are remodeling a home before moving in or preparing to upgrade old units, you might be surprised at how appliances have changed in recent years. Today’s must have appliances are packed with useful features ranging from smart functionality to energy efficiency systems. Many of these life saving appliances can significantly reduce the amount of time you spend on household chores and the amount of labor that goes into completing them.
It’s time to live more during your free hours and work less! Here are a few kitchen appliances you need and why they are essential for any home.
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One of the first places to look when searching for life-saving appliances is the refrigerator. Modern refrigerator designs make finding groceries easier while the appliance preserves your food longer. Here are a few top options that would be great for your home.
Door-in-Door Refrigerator
We’ve all done it—standing aimlessly in front of the refrigerator, looking for that certain something to satisfy a craving. It may seem innocent, but every second a refrigerator door is open, vital cold air is lost, which leads to less efficiency and a higher utility bill. That is unless you have a door-in-door refrigerator that keeps commonly used items at the ready. Here’s a great example from an LG refrigerator.
LG 36 in. 22.5 Cu. Ft. PrintProof™ Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator with CraftIce™
This is a great example of a door-in-door refrigerator that would be a perfect appliance upgrade for your home. It is a smart fridge powered by the ThinQ® app, which learns to anticipate your usage and energy needs. Of course, the standout feature is the door embedded within a door that provides a clear view inside to easily see what you have in stock. With just a few taps on the glass, the door panel illuminates, meaning no losing precious cold air is lost.
⭐Featured LG LRMVC2306S Review:
“This fridge is top-notch! Works great, looks great, and the middle pull-out drawer is a game changer. My daughter loves the ‘knock knock’ on the front door to light it up!”
Quad-Door Design
Cutting edge appliances are designed to make life easier by changing your habits. The four-door design of modern refrigerators makes it easy to find what you need and clearly displays all of your groceries. There is less of a chance that you accidentally forget leftovers or forget about a favorite sauce in the back of your refrigerator. Café masters the layout in this model below.
Café™ 36 in. 28.3 Cu. Ft. Platinum Glass French Door Refrigerator
Many of the latest appliances feature organization-centric layouts like this refrigerator. You can use half of your freezer as an extended refrigerator or beverage center. The French doors on the top compartments open wide for easy searching, while bottom sections make organizing frozen items a cinch. This model can also hold a staggering 12.5 lbs. of ice, which is perfect if you enjoy entertaining.
⭐Featured Cafe CAE28DM5TS5 Review:
“Beautiful, elegant, and spacious. Truly the best fridge we’ve ever owned.”
Simplify Dinner Prep with Innovative Dishwashers
Dishwashers are oftentimes the unsung heroes of kitchens. They are essential for cleaning up but rarely bring the excitement that cooktops and ranges have. However, modern dishwashers are commanding the attention of consumers looking for time saving appliances. Here are a few ways your dishwasher can make your life easier.
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Third Rack Storage
Third rack dishwashers can significantly reduce the number of dishwasher cycles you run. The more a dishwasher can fit, the greater the chance you wash all of your dishes on the first try. Elite dishwashers are also powerful, so you can load up your appliance with confidence knowing everything will come out clean.
Not all dishwasher third racks are created equal, though. For the best results, consider models with concave designs that fit small bowls, cups, and other dinnerware instead of flatware alone. From there, you can explore even more upgrades, like dedicated third rack spray jets and adjustable tines for further dishwasher loading flexibility.
KitchenAid® 24" PrintShield™ Stainless Steel Built-In Dishwasher
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This model has one of the largest third racks in the appliance industry. This allows the dishwasher to hold 10 extra glass settings, which is perfect for cleaning up after a party. There are more than 50 wash jets ensuring a deep clean experience. This dishwasher also runs at an impressively quiet 44 dBA—all while delivery an ENERGY STAR certified performance. Talk about smart and convenient!
⭐Featured KitchenAid KDPM804KPS Review:
“Having it light up when you open to load and unload is really helpful. Love that it holds so much, but especially how it cleans dishes very well.”
Advanced Drying Technology
A poorly designed dishwasher will complete its cycle with soaked dishes. This is frustrating for homeowners who then have to wipe down each cup or plate before returning it to the cabinet. To solve the issue, modern dishwasher drying technology ensures your dishes are ready to be put away as soon as the cycle ends. These are the home appliances you need.
Thermador® Star Sapphire® 24" Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Dishwasher
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This dishwasher shines with StarDry™ with Zeolite, the exclusive Thermador drying solution. The dishwasher dries without the use of chemicals, using natural materials instead, which create heat when exposed to moisture. In other words, this premium dishwasher naturally dries dishes up to 60% better without even using any extra energy. Plus, this smart dishwasher that can be controlled through the Home Connect™ app. It also runs at 42 dBA, barely louder than a whisper.
Embrace Your Inner Epicurean with Hot Cooking Appliances
As you explore must have kitchen appliances, one of the most exciting avenues to explore is how manufacturers are making cooking easier and more enjoyable. While helpful kitchen appliances are powerful, elite kitchen appliances are smart. They have extra features and technology that add precision to the cooking experience. Here are a few examples of life-saving appliances that stand above the rest.
Smart Cooking Functionality
A smart cooking appliance is a total game-changer in the kitchen. While the level of features depends on the brand and which price tier a cooking appliance falls under, today’s market includes models that can receive alerts on your phone when your oven is ready, check on your food virtually, and adjust any settings you need. Get more done while you wait for your meals to cook with smart helpers.
KitchenAid® 30" Stainless Steel Smart Electric Built-In Single Oven
Not only can you control your oven through the built-in smart functionality, but you can also explore new ways to cook food with the KitchenAid KOSE900HSS. This oven allows you to connect to the Yummly® app which has 90 built-in recipes for you to try. These are the appliances you need in a kitchen if you need to come up with creative meals for picky family members. This is also the only oven on the market with attachments that expand the level of cooking with steaming, grilling, and baking add-ons, so no recipe is impossible.
⭐Featured KitchenAid KOSE900HSS Review:
“Purchased this oven for our kitchen remodel. It is absolutely wonderful, looks awesome and its performance is outstanding. Love it!”
Induction Appliances
Induction is the most efficient cooking method on the market. It is fast and powerful while using a minimal amount of energy. Induction cooking is also safer because the cooking surface doesn’t get hot, and that serves as a bonus for making easy work of mealtime messes without having to wait for the surface to cool.
GE Profile™ 30" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Slide In Induction Range
This pick is an essential addition to any list of life saving appliances. The touch controls make handling your range easy while the synchronized elements are ideal for setting up a griddle and making pancakes. This is another smart appliance that can be controlled through your phone. The oven is packed with different settings that accommodate specific cooking needs. The real seller is the induction cooktop, which is fast, efficient, powerful, and easy to care for.
⭐Featured GE Profile PHS930YPFS Review:
“This cooktop is so easy to clean and also useful as a surface when it is off. The oven preheats quickly and bakes evenly. Almost all of our pots and pans work with induction. We would definitely buy this stove again.”
Downdraft Ventilation
Ventilation is essential for any kitchen but modern appliances come with their own systems. A downdraft vent pulls smoke and grease from the air instead of letting it drift upward. Not only does this save space, but it also keeps your air healthy.
KitchenAid® 36" Stainless Steel Gas Downdraft Cooktop
This is one of the top life-saving appliances if you are worried about clean air in your home. The ventilation system is placed right in the middle, allowing you to stop smoke from spreading throughout your space. There are five total burners to maximize the cooking area, each of which is controlled by a single panel on the lower right side, and with up to 15,000 BTUs of heat output, it’s well-equipped for serious sears and sautés.
⭐Featured KitchenAid KCGD506GSS Review:
“Very happy with this unit. This is my first gas cooktop. It has been very easy to use. Cleanup is a breeze.”
Explore New Ideas for Quality Clothes Care
Your laundry units can be some of the most innovative appliances in your home. Modern washers and dryers are fast, effective, and careful with your clothes. Here are a few life-saving appliances that are making laundry more enjoyable.
Washer-Dryer Combo
A washer-dryer combo is one of the must have household appliances for homeowners with small spaces. Instead of making room for a washer and a dryer separately, you only need enough space for one machine. Many of these appliances come with ventless dryers, so you only need to focus on the plumbing aspects of installation. These life saving products for the home can be installed in almost any closet, kitchen, or bathroom space.
GE Profile™ 4.8 Cu. Ft. Carbon Graphite Washer Dryer Combo
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This washer-dryer combo is a great example of GE taking advantage of appliance trends. You can easily clean your clothes without having to switch the load from your washer to your dryer. This appliance comes with a dedicated pet hair removal system that gets your clothes even cleaner. Best of all, this all-in-one washer dryer does a full standard load in under two hours without needing to transfer clothes.
⭐Featured GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS Review:
“One and done, toss a load in to wash, and come back to dry clothes ready to put away!”
Exceptionally Fast Appliances
Because demand for two-in-one appliances is growing, manufacturers are responding by creating better and more diverse products. Today’s washer-dryer combos are fast and getting faster. You don’t have to wait several hours for your laundry cycles to end. In the case of Samsung, just over 1 ½ hours is all that’s needed to wash and dry a normal load.
Samsung Bespoke 5.3 Cu. Ft. Dark Steel Washer Dryer Combo
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Many of the latest home appliances are designed with speed in mind. This washer-dryer combo can clean your clothes in just 98 minutes. The auto-dispense detergent system can also save time because you don’t have to measure the liquid with each cycle. The AI OptiWash™ adjusts the time and power settings based on the load size and soil level, meaning it’s one less thing to have to think about, saving you time during your laundry routine.
⭐Featured Samsung WD53DBA900HZ Review:
“I bought this machine because it met three specific needs: its capacity is large enough to wash a king-size comforter, it's ventless and it plugs into a standard outlet. I've been delighted with the unit. I can put an extra large load in, press a button, and walk away until it's done.”
The next generation of home appliances promises to be the most innovative, with products that save time, energy, and the work needed to complete everyday tasks around the house. If you’re ready to give your home an upgrade with the latest innovations, stop by Don’s Appliances. With four Pittsburgh appliances stores in the area, we’re the trusted independent appliance dealer that can help you save on the greatest and latest appliances for the home!
Why Trust Don’s Appliances?
Founded in 1971, Don’s Appliances is a family-owned, independent appliance retailer based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Don’s has since expanded to 10 locations selling, delivering, installing, and servicing all major appliance brands. Large enough to offer competitive pricing yet small enough to continue offering the “white glove” service we pride ourselves on, our focus is always on the customer experience — from the first step into a showroom to the purchase transaction to well after your new appliance has been installed.
When our customers are remodeling or building a new house, Don’s has all the expertise, product knowledge, inventory, brands, displays, and services to meet and exceed your needs. And in the event an appliance breaks, we are there, right on time and with the right product, delivery, installation, and service.
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