10 Home & Kitchen Appliances Worth Splurging On — Spend Your Year-End Bonus On Appliances That Will Elevate Your Life In The New Year
Want to treat yourself with your year-end bonus but not on something frivolous? May we suggest buying home appliances that may cost a little more, but will bring you greater returns in the long run. Whether it's less hassle with household chores so you can free up more time to unwind at home, or greater convenience, these home appliances that made it to our wishlist do the job and more. Now this is peak adulting. Get the Dyson vacuum cleaner you’ve always wanted for easier cleaning throughout the years, or splurge on that garment steamer that will save you time and give you a few more minutes of sleep in the morning, and other knick knacks and gadgets that will elevate your life in the new year.
Why it made the list: You'll always have ice available at a moment’s notice
Don’t you just hate it when you find that the freezer’s ice tray empty just when you need to make your iced latte? No more first world problems like forgetting to refill the ice tray and be caught without an ice cold beverage at an instant when you have this ice maker. The compact and portable machine starts making ice in less than 10 minutes, producing 60 pieces in an hour. The ice maker is insulated to keep cold for four to six hours and any melted ice will be reused without the need to drain or top up the water levels. There is also an automatic cleaning function. Pick between bullet or square ice cubes and the ice maker comes with a one-year warranty. Buy it here
Why it made the list: Who can say no to elevated, café-standard toast at home?
The insanely viral Balmuda toaster is a game-changer for bread lovers who would appreciate how innovative the machine is in heating up bread or perfecting the humble toast using its steam technology and precise temperature control. It doubles as a regular toaster oven too with three heat settings —170, 200, and 230 degrees Celsius. The toaster is available in black or white and comes with a one-year warranty. Buy it here
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Philips 7000 Series 22-in-1 Airfryer Combi XXL Connected HD9880/90 ($555)
Why it made the list: Superb multi-tasker with 22 cooking functions in one airfryer
Besides airfrying, the Philips 7000 Series 22-in-1 Airfryer Combi XXL Connected has 21 other cooking functions ranging from defrosting and reheating to roasting and grilling. There is even an integrated professional food thermometer that can help you cook the perfect medium-rare steak with the device. Otherwise, you could even make your own yoghurt, confit garlic, and even sous vide duck leg. Cook up to seven portions at once and pair the airfryer with the NutriU app where there are hundreds of recipes at your fingertips. The airfryer comes with a two-year warranty. Buy it here
Why it made the list: Multiple cooking appliances in one
The Instant Pot is loved for its pressure-cooking capability, but did you know that the Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Smart Pressure Cooker can also slow cook, cook rice, ferment yoghurt, steam, sauté, stew, braise, make soup, and then keep all of it warm and ready to be eaten? It cooks up to six servings at one go, making it convenient for larger families or for weekly meal preps. The smart pressure cooker comes with a one-year warranty. Buy it here
Why it made the list: Steaming clothes upright makes it so much easier, plus it comes with a multi-angle ironing board too
Ironing clothes is perhaps one of our least favourite chores but it has to be done if we want to have crisp, presentable clothes to wear. To reduce the friction as much as possible, the Tefal All-in-One Ironing IXEO+ Garment Steamer QT1510 emits up to five bars of pump pressure with a boosted steam output of up to 90g per minute to quickly eliminate wrinkles. Fitted with a one-litre water tank, there are no temperature settings required and the iron heats up in 70 seconds ready to iron anything from silk to wool. The ironing board, meanwhile, has three angle settings to further customise the experience. PS: You can use the garment steamer to disinfect teddy bears and cushions too. The garment steamer comes with a two-year warranty. Buy it here
Ember Mug 2 14oz ($238.55)
Why it made the list: Having coffee or tea at an always-right temperature is a luxury you never knew you needed
Cold coffee or tea will be a thing of the past once we get our hands on the Ember Mug 2. Whether you use the built-in battery or charging coaster, the self-heating mug will keep its contents warm and toasty between 50 to 62.5 degrees Celsius based on the temperature you have set on the Ember app. The sleek design of the cup also makes it a nice addition to the work table as the warm coffee helps you power through the dreariest of work days. The smart mug is available in black or white. Buy it here
READ MORE: Our full review of the Ember smart mug here
Why it made the list: More thorough air cleaning with a HEPA-14 filter instead of the common HEPA-13
A HEPA-14 filter can capture at least 99.97 percent of particles that are 0.3 microns or larger, up from 99.95 percent for a HEPA-13. But, a HEPA-14 is even more effective as it is tested to capture at least 99.995 percent of particles that are 0.1 microns or larger, making the HEPA-14 superior in terms of producing cleaner air. So not only does the Sterra Breeze Pro True HEPA-14 Air Purifier come equipped with a HEPA-14 filter, but it is also built with Ion and UVC technology to eliminate bacteria and viruses. The activated charcoal filter aids in removing odour too. The air purifier has a coverage area of 82 sqm, has various modes to pick from, and comes with a one-year warranty. Buy it here
Why it made the list: Double duty cordless vacuum cleaner that can do wet and dry cleaning
Vacuum and mop at the same time with one machine? Heck, yes. Offering up to 60 minutes of cordless run time, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Submarine Wet & Dry Cordless Vacuum Cleaner comes with the Fluffy Optic Cleaner Head and Submarine Wet Roller Head. The former emits a blade of light to reveal invisible dust on hard floors while the latter cleans up any spills and stains and washes the hard floor at the same time. The wet roller head can then be washed with household detergent to maintain its performance. The Hair Screw Tool is also helpful for those with long hair or pets. The vacuum cleaner weighs 3.1kg and comes with a two-year warranty. Buy it here
READ MORE: Our full review of the Dyson V12s Detect Slim Submarine Wet & Dry Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Why it made the list: You can leave the cleaning to someone (or in this case, something) else
Once you have paired the Roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum with the Roborock SmartPlan app, you can set your mind at ease and allow the machine to optimise the cleaning strategies for each room of your house. The robot vacuum first vacuums with 7,000 Pa of suction power and automatically empties the hair and dust into the dust bag, which has a capacity of up to seven weeks. It then mops up to 330 sqm with its 200 RPM liftable dual-spinning mop before the mop gets automatically cleaned using a three-stage process that includes hot air drying. The robot vacuum cleaner is available in black or white and comes with a two-year warranty. Buy it here
Why it made the list: A subwoofer amplifies the soundbar experience for an enhanced home cinematic experience
While a soundbar is sufficient to elevate the home audio experience, bass lovers know that a subwoofer is necessary to reproduce these lower frequencies. And so, the 3.1 Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar & Sub Mini Set comes with a soundbar and subwoofer built with Dolby Atmos technology to create a greater, multi-dimensional sound experience whether you’re rewatching Harry Potter or hosting a party at home. The devices can also be connected to Apple AirPlay 2, the Sonos application, Bluetooth Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi, and HDMI eARC. The soundbar and subwoofer set is available in black or white and come with a two-year warranty. Buy it here
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