subject: Some Tips On Choosing Kitchen Appliances [print this page] We at Wickes DIY have a huge range of kitchen appliances to choose from. Whether youre building a kitchen from scratch, having a refit or just replacing an existing item, we have one of the widest selections of white goods available.
Once upon a time, buying a cooker was a choice between gas and electric, and deciding where to slot it in. Not any more. Today you can buy your hob and oven in different fuels and have them built in so theyre an integral part of your units. Our compact electric under-counter ovens can be matched to a gas or ceramic hob which is fitted over the top, giving you all the convenience of a free-standing cooker but with the convenience, cleanliness and streamlined looks of a built-in oven. If you prefer to avoid bending down, opt for a wall-mounted fitted oven and have your hob placed separately.
Kitchen appliances today give you lots of options for your cooking. Multi-function ovens are available as single or double units; if you want to push the boat out, opt for one of the new, Pyrolytic ovens which even have menu control. Gas hobs give you instant control over the heat but induction hobs are even more precise, and dont need a gas supply. In both cases, youll need a cooker hood; they remove cooking smells and keep the room steam-free.
Meanwhile, if you love the traditional Aga look and need a larger oven, we at Wickes DIY have possibly the largest selection of range-style cookers in the UK. These can be built-in or freestanding, and come in traditional enamel and brass, or modern chrome designs. Perfect for the large family, there is the commercial enterprise also ideal for anyone who loves to cook.
Refrigerators and freezers are essential kitchen appliances in any household but that doesnt mean they have to be boring. You may want to hide yours away, out of sight, in which case we at Wickes DIY offer both under-counter and column refrigerators that can be built-in so they are flush with your existing units. Larder fridges are wider and offer an enormous amount of storage space in a compact area. However, if you want to go all-out on space, choose one of our American-style refrigerators, which have ample room for even the largest shopping spree.
Freezers can be bought separately, or as part of a fridge-freezer unit. The latter are available as side-by-side under-counter models, or as tall column units. Both can be built-in with doors to match your other units. This option frees up space to include one of the latest must-have kitchen accessories: a wine cooler. A beverage cooler is another option both keep your bottles, cans and such like at exactly the right temperature, which is something that cant always be guaranteed in a conventional fridge.
Doing the laundry can be a dull and thankless task, but our range of integrated home laundry kitchen accessories can at least be hidden away behind a unit door. Most people opt for a separate washer and tumble dryer, but if youve gone overboard on other kitchen accessories, a combined washer-dryer is the perfect solution if you're short on room.
