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Kitchen
Kitchen appliances make up the biggest share of outlet stock. A refrigerator, range or dishwasher installed between cabinets hides its sides completely, so side-panel damage costs you nothing in daily use.
Buying guides in kitchen
- Refrigerators A refrigerator is the appliance where a scratch costs you the least.
- Ranges A freestanding range slides between cabinets, so its side panels disappear the moment it is installed.
- Wall Ovens A built-in wall oven is set into a cabinet cutout, and only the front face stays visible.
- Cooktops Most of a cooktop sits below the countertop.
- Microwaves Over-the-range microwaves are mounted under a cabinet, so their top and sides are hidden.
- Dishwashers A built-in dishwasher is the most hidden appliance in the kitchen.
Freezers and outdoor refrigeration
Upright and chest freezers often end up in a garage or basement, where a dented panel matters even less. Outdoor refrigerators are built for covered patios and have weather-resistant cabinets; check that the model is rated for outdoor use.
Warming drawers
A warming drawer installs under a wall oven and only its front panel is visible. Check the front, the drawer glides and the temperature control.