Choosing the Best Air Fryer for your needs and Budget

Basket Style Air Fryer

Oven Style Air Fryer

What is a Air Fryer?

Air Fryers don’t actually fry anything, they are convection ovens that use a hot air fan that circulates hot air that mimics frying food, to cook your food more quickly resulting in healthier meals in less cooking time. Besides Air Frying, some more expensive Air Fryers can also offer different cooking modes like Preheat, Boil, Bake, Toast, and Slow Cook.

They circulate hot air that provides even cooking throughout your food

By having one of the Best Air Fryers in your kitchen, you can make cooking dinner so much quicker and easier

Air Fryer Types – What Type of Air Fryer Do you need?

Basket Style Air Fryers

Basket Style Air Fryers have a Pull-Out Drawer in Front and Removable Basket for Putting Food In. They are more compact and smaller than the Standard Air Fryer Ovens.

Pros

• Easy to Clean, just rinse the removable basket in the sink and dry with a paper towel or dry cloth
• They are easier to handle than Air Fryer Ovens because they are so much smaller in size 
• They take up less Counter Space and Can be easily stored in a Cupboard 
• They are more Light Weight than Oven Style Air Fryers 
• You Don’t Need to Use Oven Mitts to Remove the Basket or Clean It

Cons

• They Don’t Cook as much as Oven Style Air Fryers because they are smaller in size

Oven Style Air Fryers

Oven Style Air Fryers look much like Electric Ovens but much smaller in size that you can use on your Kitchen Counter. 

Pros

• You can cook more food such as a Whole Chicken or a Whole Pizza or a Whole Pie
• They can have more temperature settings than a Basket Style Fryer 
• You can cook more than one type of food at once like fries on one rack and a whole chicken on another 
• They take longer to cook because of the size of the oven 
• You Don’t Need to Use Oven Mitts to Remove the Basket or Clean It

Cons

• They are not as easy to clean as Basket Style Air Fryers
• There are Removeable Racks and Pans that need to Be Thoroughly Cleaned after each time you cook
• You Need to use Oven Mitts to remove the racks and the Food from the Oven
• They emit quite a bit of heat when standing in front of the oven as it cooks emitting even more than an electric oven 

What Size Air Fryer do you need?

1-2 Litres for two people, 3-4 Litres for 4 People, or 5-6 Litres for 6 People

What Can you Cook?

Fried Chicken, Bacon, Asparagus, French Fries, Roasted Potatoes, Preheat Leftover Food, Roast Vegetables, Cook Frozen Foods, Pizza, Bagels, Appetizers, Muffins, Pies, Cookies, Baked Goods, and more.

Pros

• They use up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods
• They are fairly inexpensive
• They Save Time
  
• They Cook Food Faster than Other Cooking Methods
• They don’t take up much counter space in the kitchen depending on the size you buy
• They don’t require any oil to cook anything
• Non Stick Plates reduce cleanup
• The Air Fryer basket can easily be cleaned in the Dishwasher

Cons

• They may take up too much counter space

Buying & Operating Tips

• If you are buying a Basket Style Air Fryer, look for a Fryer that has a Square Basket instead of a Round Basket, A Square Basket Style Fryer will have more cooking space than a Round Basket Style
  
• We recommend you look at buying a 6 Quart Air Fryer, anything smaller is just in our opinion just not big enough once you start cooking with one it simply has more space that you will ultimately use once you get started with one 
• Keep in mind the higher the wattage of Cooker the quicker the cooking time will be, so keep that in mind if you want your food to cook quicker the higher the wattage the Cooker is the faster cooking time you will get as a result
• Measure the space on your counter-top, so that you know how big a cooker you to buy and place on your counter
• Measure the storage space in your kitchen cabinets, so you know how much storage you have if you are going to store it 
• Look for settings that are easy to understand, some units can be complicated to understand the cooking settings
• Newer models recycle your dishwasher water using less water consumption than previous models

Product Features

Front Facing Controls VS Top Hidden Controls

There are two options when buying a new Dishwasher Front Controls
And Top Hidden Controls. Front Controls are installed in the front of the door panel, where you have easy access to selecting the right setting for a dishwashing cycle. Top Hidden controls are located at the top of the door panel, and when the door panel is closed, you won’t see the panel buttons or Screen, they will be hidden from view. So your choice is to decide if you want easy access to the controls at the top of the door panel, or do you want a clean aesthetic look with hidden controls that don’t show when the dishwasher panel door is closed.

Dishwasher Interior Choices

Plastic Interiors

Budget Friendly Dishwashers have all Plastic Interiors. The inside of the tub is plastic, the inside of the door is plastic. All plastic interiors are still quite durable, and can last for years to come.

Hybrid Interiors

Hybrid Interiors are usually in mid range Dishwashers, with a combination of stainless steel and plastic. Usually the inside of the door panel is Stainless steel, and the tub is plastic.

Fully Stainless Interiors

Higher end Dishwashers will have Stainless Steel Inside the door panel, and a full stainless steel tub. All Stainless steel interior dishwashers will be more durable and absorb more noise resulting in a quieter smooth running machine.

Third Rack

Newer Models feature a third rack for washing utensils, which you can remove the bottom utensils rack for more dishes or the third rack can be used if you have more utensils than the utensil rack will hold

Higher End Dishwashers have more customizations to the third rack

Pros

• You don’t have to wash dishes by hand anymore
• Hybrid and All Stainless Interior Dishwashers will run smoother and quieter than the cheaper all plastic interior units
• All Stainless Units are more energy efficient by retaining heat during the cycle requiring less energy
• All Stainless units can sanitize your dishes better

Cons

• They cost money upfront to purchase the dishwasher
• They cost money in electricity
• Top Hidden Control Dishwashers can sometimes be hard to open and use if your kitchen counter top sticks out
• All Plastic Interior Dishwashers are a little more noisy than All Stainless interior units
• Lower priced Dishwashers have fewer operating cycles

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How to Keep Your Fridge in Top Operating Condition

General Fridge Maintenance Information

Here are some Refrigerator Maintenance Tips to help keep your fridge running smoothly, efficiently and in Top condition. In order to keep your refrigerator running at peak performance, use these DIY tips to keep your fridge in the best condition.

Why Should I Maintain my Fridge?

A contributing factor to poor refrigeration temperatures is usually contributed to a dirty condensor coil. Below we will show you how to keep your condenser coil clean and free from accumulation of dust and dirt that can prevent you from having costly repairs or replacing your condenser altogether. Tip: Be careful not to damage the cooking fan, if you are using a coil brush to clean the condenser coil.

How Often Should i Maintain my Fridge?

It should be thoroughly cleaned every 3 to 6 months, particularly in the spring just before the weather heat and humidity heats up in the summer months.

Fridge Maintenance Tips

• Clean the Inside of your Fridge thoroughly once a month. Clean the crisper drawers, the inside of the fridge
• Use Hot Soapy water to clean the fridge rubber door seal and gasket to prevent an air leak in the fridge. There can be food buildup that can dry the door seal over time. Make sure there is no food or stickiness on the fridge or freezer door frame, which can lead to excessive moisture insude the fridge ., and frost buildup in your freezer. Tip: Petroleum Jelly can be used to lubricate ans soften the rubber door seal.
• Wash and Clean the Freezer and fridge door frame top, sides and bottom.
• Remove the bottom grate of the fridge and clean it thoroughly before putting it back on.
• Make a note of your current temperature setting of your fridge, so you can make sure you can reset your fridge to the same setting you had before you turn the fridge off temporarily to clean the back of it.
• If your fridge has a water line, turn off the shutoff valve to make sure there a no leaks
• Pull the fridge out from the wall and remove the back panel.
• Take this time to thoroughly clean the floor, baseboard and the wall behind the fridge. Vacuum up the crumbs, dirt and dust that can accumulate at the back of the fridge over time.
• Use a condensor brush or soft duster and vacuum cleaner to clean the condenser coil, cooling fan, and surrounding area. You will notice there can be a large amount of dust buildup in this area. If you can reverse the air on your vacuum cleaner to blow air out it will work more efficiently to clean this area. (Make sure you remove the power cord before doing any work).
• Open and Place a box of baking soda in the refrigerator to help eliminate any excess odours from the fridge.
• Change your fridge water filter every six to 12 months on average.
• Tip: Don’t over tighten the backing screws at the back of your fridge just snug is good enough.
• Make sure to turn your water source and your fridge water line back on and plug your fridge in prior to turning the fridge back on.
   

Refrigerator Coil Cleaning Brush

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Choosing the Best Refrigerator for your needs and Budget

General Refrigerator Information

Fridges are mainly 30, 33, and 36 inches wide (standard fridges) however height and depth can be different. Make sure there is an extra 1/2 inch or so on each side for the appliance to have room to breathe for proper air flow when you are measuring the width of your fridge.

What Size of Fridge Do You Need

Make sure you have the correct measurements. Unless you are renovating your kitchen you need to measure your existing opening where your fridge is going to be plsced. A good rule of thumb when measuring the size if fridge you need, is to add one inch of space on each side of your fridge, One to two inches of space at the top of the fridge, and at least one to two inches behind the fridge for fresh air to circulate around the coils of your fridge for breath ability of your compressor so it does not overheat, which can lead to a lower lifespan.

Top Refrigerator Brands Known for Reliability

1. GE
2. Whirlpool
3. Electrolux
4. Samsung (Avoid if buying a in-door Ice Maker)
5. LG
6. Frigidaire
7. Kitchenaid
Every manufacturer is known for having good and bad models

Top Luxury Refrigerator Brands

1. Sub Zero
2. Viking Professional

Width

30, 33, and 36 inches wide (standard fridges) however height and depth can be different. Make sure there is an extra 1/2 inch or so on each side for the appliance to have room to breathe Add an extra 1/2 inch or so on each side for proper air flow and breathe ability

Depth

Make sure you measure the depth of your existing kitchen cabinets. 

4 Main Refrigerator Types

1. Top Freezer
2. Bottom Freezer
3. French Door
4. Side by Side
5. Built-In

Single Door Standard Size Counter Depth Fridge is 36 Inches Wide x 72 Inches High

Built-In Refrigerators are the same depth as a Standard Refrigerator and available in 36”, 42”, and 48” Widths and are a one piece unit

Some have the compressor at the top of the Fridge, and some are on the bottom. They are flush mount with most kitchen cabinets

Full-Depth Refrigerator

Full-depth refrigerators can stick out from the counters about 6-8 inches

Refrigerator Shopping and Buying Tips

1. Consider an extended warranty. If you could buy an extended 10 year parts and labour warranty for $50 would you buy it. Of course, that’s non existent but it makes a point, that if you are buying an expensive fridge, make sure you understand what the extended warranty covers. Look for a warranty that covers the replacement of your compressor, should it fail.
2. Consider a backup fridge in your garage that can add storage capacity, while providing fridge and freezer space should you need a repair on your main fridge
3. The more features you have, the more likely you will have repair issues down the road
4. In- Door Water and Ice makers are known to be faulty over time, so make sure you need one before buying. Samsung brand are known for having issues. GE Opal are known for having reliable ice makers.
5. Look for fridges made in the USA for quality workmanship. You can find the information on the sticker on the inside of the fridge. Countries like Thailand, Mexico or China may not have the same manufacturing standards as USA. You can also find out where particular models are manufactured by going to the manufacturers official website. GE is known for manufacturing some models in the USA.
6. Look for a Freezer ice maker not a Refrigerator Ice Maker

Ice Maker and Filtered Water

If you are wanting to have an Ice maker or Filtered Water, Check to make sure you have an existing water supply to the fridge, otherwise you will need a licensed plumber to run a new water line from your kitchen sink to your nrw fridge. Also make sure you have a shutoff valve installed on your water line, so that you can shut off the water source should there be a leak in the system. If your existing water line is copper pipe, you would need to replace it and upgrade to a new water line. Your local plumber can help determine the requirements you need to hookup a water line with a shutoff.

How many cubic feet of storage do You Need?

Usually 1 bag of groceries is one cubic foot of storage space

4 to 6 cubic feet per adult in storage space for your refrigerator

Single Door Top Freezer Refrigerators

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Choosing the Best Dishwasher for your needs and Budget

General Dishwasher Information

Dishwashers are mainly the same size at 24 inches, there are some that are 18 inches, however we do not recommend them unless you are going to use it in a small environment such as a camper or cottage for example.

A new home has a standard opening of 24 inches for a new dishwasher

What does a Dishwasher Require to Install One In My Home?

New Dishwashers include a Installation Kit that includes a drain hose that needs to be connected to your Kitchen Sink Drain, and a Electrical Hookup to provide electricity to the Dishwasher from your electrical panel.

Can I Adjust the Height of my Dishwasher Easily?

Each Dishwasher comes equipped with adjustable feet or legs that you can easily adjust the height and levelness. We recommend that you use a carpenters level to make sure the unit is level and not lopsided which could lead to premature wear.

Buying & Operating Tips

• Look for a dba (decibels) rating on each unit to determine how loud the unit operates (the higher the dba or decibels, the higher the noise level will be) 38 to 45 decibels is whisper quiet running
• Run your Dishwasher only when it’s full to save on Soap and Electricity
• Run Your Dishwasher after 8pm when energy cists are lower
• Higher end Units have more operating cycles, Sanitize Cycles, High Heat Wash, Delicate Cycles for things like delicate china, Delay Functions so that you can run your unit when you are not at home or when you are sleeping for example, Steam Features, Dry Boost, Express Wash, wifi downloadable cycles and remote start capability
• If you don’t use a dishwasher that much, and you don’t mind a higher level of noise, you probably only need a all plastic interior budget friendly unit
• If you are running your dishwasher when you are not at home, noise level won’t be an issue
• Check out the Kitchenaid Dishwashers and you will see they provide more space for dishes and utensils with a more efficient third rack
• Some Dishwashers have fan assisted drying which can speed up the drying process, but may increase the noise level
• Higher end brands like Bosch have auto-open features, when your dishwasher cycle is completed, the door will open automatically
• Newer models recycle your dishwasher water using less water consumption than previous models
• Look for a dishwasher with a plastic disposer rather than a mechanical disposer that disposes food particles. Plastic disposers are cheap to replace bs a mechanical disposer which could become faulty and cost more money to repair

Product Features

Front Facing Controls VS Top Hidden Controls

There are two options when buying a new Dishwasher Front Controls
And Top Hidden Controls. Front Controls are installed in the front of the door panel, where you have easy access to selecting the right setting for a dishwashing cycle. Top Hidden controls are located at the top of the door panel, and when the door panel is closed, you won’t see the panel buttons or Screen, they will be hidden from view. So your choice is to decide if you want easy access to the controls at the top of the door panel, or do you want a clean aesthetic look with hidden controls that don’t show when the dishwasher panel door is closed.

Dishwasher Interior Choices

Plastic Interiors

Budget Friendly Dishwashers have all Plastic Interiors. The inside of the tub is plastic, the inside of the door is plastic. All plastic interiors are still quite durable, and can last for years to come.

Hybrid Interiors

Hybrid Interiors are usually in mid range Dishwashers, with a combination of stainless steel and plastic. Usually the inside of the door panel is Stainless steel, and the tub is plastic.

Fully Stainless Interiors

Higher end Dishwashers will have Stainless Steel Inside the door panel, and a full stainless steel tub. All Stainless steel interior dishwashers will be more durable and absorb more noise resulting in a quieter smooth running machine.

Third Rack

Newer Models feature a third rack for washing utensils, which you can remove the bottom utensils rack for more dishes or the third rack can be used if you have more utensils than the utensil rack will hold

Higher End Dishwashers have more customizations to the third rack

Pros

• You don’t have to wash dishes by hand anymore
• Hybrid and All Stainless Interior Dishwashers will run smoother and quieter than the cheaper all plastic interior units
• All Stainless Units are more energy efficient by retaining heat during the cycle requiring less energy
• All Stainless units can sanitize your dishes better

Cons

• They cost money upfront to purchase the dishwasher
• They cost money in electricity
• Top Hidden Control Dishwashers can sometimes be hard to open and use if your kitchen counter top sticks out
• All Plastic Interior Dishwashers are a little more noisy than All Stainless interior units
• Lower priced Dishwashers have fewer operating cycles

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