In today's pursuit of quality of life, we always hope that every household appliance in the kitchen can bring convenience and comfort to our lives.
However, some appliances not only fail to improve the quality of life, but may become the "electricity bill assassin" and "space occupier" hidden in the kitchen.
In this issue, let's take a look at the 4 most important appliances in the kitchen, which not only cost electricity but also money, and may even become a stumbling block for you to improve your quality of life.
01. Low-energy efficiency gas stove
As the "heart" of the kitchen, the energy efficiency level of the gas stove is directly related to our cooking experience and energy consumption.
However, the inefficient (secondary, third-class) gas stoves that many households still use often make us feel overwhelmed during the cooking process.
(1) The rated heat load is insufficient, and the firepower is weak
The maximum power of low-efficiency gas stoves is often less than 4.5 kW, which is dwarfed by the more than 5.0 kW of first-class energy efficiency.
The lack of fire not only affects the speed of cooking, but also makes Chinese dishes that need to be stir-fried lose their due flavor. Have you ever made a good pot of food tasteless because of a lack of firepower?
(2) The shape of the flame is scattered, and the cooking effect is not good
The flames of inefficient gas stoves tend to be scattered, which not only tends to blacken the bottom of the pot, but also burns the handle of the pot. This not only affects the cleanliness of the kitchen, but can also pose a safety hazard.
Therefore, it is particularly important to choose a gas stove with first-class energy efficiency.
A good gas stove not only provides a lot of firepower, but also ensures that the flame is tight and stable, making your cooking process more comfortable.
02. Sink dishwasher
Sink dishwashers were once favored by consumers for their convenience, but over time, their drawbacks have become apparent.
(1) The capacity is limited and cannot meet the needs of Chinese food washing
The capacity of sink dishwashers is usually only 5~7 sets, which is obviously stretched for Chinese food with a wide variety of tableware.
Large dishes such as fish plates and large bowls are often not able to be washed in them, and the longitudinal design of the interior space makes it extremely inconvenient to access.
(2) Occupy the sink space and affect the user experience
Sink dishwashers come with a limited sink size, which not only makes it easy for dishes to collide with each other during the cleaning process, causing breakage, but also can pollute the kitchen environment due to splashing water.
At the same time, its sheer size takes up valuable cabinet space.
For families who need a dishwasher, a built-in dishwasher is undoubtedly a more sensible choice. Its large capacity and multi-function characteristics can better meet the washing needs of Chinese food.
03. Instantaneous faucet
In the colder months, instantaneous faucets seem to bring a touch of warmth to the kitchen. However, this seemingly convenient home appliance hides a lot of problems.
(1) The water output is small and scattered, and the use experience is poor
Due to the power limitations of instantaneous faucets, the water flow is often reduced in order to achieve the effect of instant heating. The small stream of water spreads out like a shower, which makes it extremely inconvenient during the washing process.
(2) Safety hazards cannot be ignored
Although instantaneous faucets are equipped with certain safety devices, their safety is still a concern compared to professional electric water heaters.
The high power and close proximity of the use environment make it impossible to imagine the consequences of a failure such as a leakage.
For the sake of the safety and comfort of the kitchen, we may wish to choose a more stable and safe water heating method, such as Xiaochubao.
04. Inferior kitchen waste disposer
Kitchen waste disposers may seem to be the solution to the problem of kitchen waste disposal, but inferior products can cause a lot of trouble.
(1) Poor user experience and easy failure
The grinding strength of the inferior garbage disposer is not strong enough, and it is easy to get stuck in large pieces of garbage and cause failure. At the same time, its degree of automation is low, and once it is stuck, it needs to be manually disassembled and cleaned, which brings great inconvenience to users.
In addition, it works so noisily that it can even damage kitchen countertops.
(2) Even if you don't use it, it may cause trouble
The inlet of low-quality garbage disposers is narrow, resulting in a lot of garbage that should be thrown down the drain to be blocked and needs to be cleaned regularly.
At the same time, its sheer size also takes up a lot of space inside the cabinets, making the kitchen crowded.
Therefore, kitchen waste disposers need to be carefully chosen, and if they must be purchased, they should also give preference to high-end brands with good reputation and guaranteed quality.
To sum up:
The choice of appliances in the kitchen is crucial, and an unsuitable appliance can be a stumbling block to improving our quality of life instead of improving our quality of life.
In this era of pursuing efficiency, convenience and comfortable life, we should choose the kitchen appliances that suit us more wisely and make life better.