Beko Freezers: A Great Addition to Any Modern Household

Freezers are a must-have addition to any household. A well-stocked freezer means that you can dish up meals easily and quickly. Also, you will be able to prepare meals in advance and freeze some portions for later, saving waste and time. If you are looking to replace your old freezer or getting a new one, check out the large selection of freezers from Beko at NewLife Appliances. We are one of the leading online retail stores in the UK providing appliances at the most affordable prices.

Beko Freezers Combine Style with Functionality
Irrespective of the size of freezer you are looking for, you can be sure of finding what you need in our Beko freezer section.

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The Range Of Options When Purchasing A New Cooker

If you are considering the purchase of a new cooker you have quite a range of options. To begin with, you have a choice of fuels. You can have a gas cooker or an electric cooker. You could also have a dual fuel cooker which has gas hobs and an electric oven. In addition, you might also want to consider a range. This can be dual fuel also, or you could opt for one which is oil-fired. The latter can be used to heat your whole house and your hot water, but you need to bear in mind that you have to keep it burning all year round, including in the summer time.

New gas cookers, by and large, are cheaper to run than electric cookers, it being estimated that if you use the cooker for ten hours a week the annual cost of gas will be about £35.00 compared with around £80.00 for electric.

Gas cookers light up instantly and you can control the heat on a gas hob very precisely. However, it is often the case that the oven will not heat equally, with the top being hotter than the bottom. However, this could actually have some value if you need to cook food at different temperatures. An electric oven, by contrast will heat evenly, especially when it has a fan.

At NewLife Appliances we also supply cookers with double ovens. These provide more cooking space than a single oven, but of course you can cook at different temperatures. However, while there is more space overall, each individual oven will be smaller than a single oven.

When purchasing any new cooker you need to ensure that it will fit into your kitchen. In general, cookers come in widths of 50 cm, 55 cm, and 60 cm so if you want a larger model you need to be sure it will fit. A range is much bigger, and can be up to 100 cm. With a range you will usually have two ovens and a warming oven, a grill, and anything up to eight burners on the hob.

Buying A New Microwave: Should You Get A Free-Standing One Or Built-In?

When considering the options for new microwaves there are a few things to take into account. Basically the choice is between buying a free-standing microwave or having a built-in model. So what are the pros and cons?

There is little doubt that a built-in microwave can be more aesthetically pleasing than a free-standing model. If you are completely re-designing your kitchen it is a simple matter to include a new microwave into the plan. It provides a neater, more streamlined look and feel to the kitchen. You could have a stainless steel microwave which will blend into the background, or for a more “snappy” modern feel a shiny black would look good.

Another advantage of a built-in microwave is that it takes up less space.  A free-standing model is going to have to sit on the counter top. This may be acceptable if you have a big kitchen, but of course many kitchens are quite small – particularly those in rented accommodation where a house may have been converted into flats and the landlord naturally wants to cram in as many tenants as possible.

You could also consider a built-in or free-standing combi oven. Again, the free-standing one takes up more space. However, a free-standing microwave provides flexibility. If you rent, rather than own, your home, a free-standing microwave can be a better choice, partly because people who rent tend to move more often than homeowners, and partly because many landlords will not permit tenants to add built-in devices.

This leads to another point. Built in models are generally more expensive than free-standing, and, of course, they have to be built in, whereas a free-standing model is ready to use straight out of the box. This means that unless you are competent with installation and electrical work you will have to get an electrician to do the job for you which adds to the expense.

Built-in microwave ovens also usually are fitted with a vent hood which allows for better ventilation. At NewLife Appliances we supply both free-standing and built-in microwaves, so ultimately the choice is yours.