The devices or machines, usually electrical items which are used in our home for cooking, cleaning etc are known as home appliance. Home appliance also refers to domestic application. Some of the home appliances are also used in hotels, restaurants etc. Home appliances are divided into two category
1. Major Appliances: air conditioners, dishwashers, cloth dryers, drying cabinets, freezers, refrigerators, kitchen stoves, microwave ovens, water heaters, washing machines, induction
2. Small Appliances: juicers, electric mixers, meat grinders, coffee grinders, deep fryers, herb grinders, food processors, electric kettles, waffle irons, coffee makers, toasters, cookers. It also include information and entertainment appliances such as: digital cameras, camcorders, DVD player, still cameras, clocks, alarm clocks, computers, video games, HiFi, telephones and answering machines.