Appliances · 7 picks
Everyday appliances that fix a real problem in a Canadian home: damp basements, dry winter air, a busy weeknight dinner and a floor that never stays clean.
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Typical price: $90-150 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $90-$150. No plan or parts to buy. How this is worked out
A compact air fryer for one to three people. Fast preheat and easy to clean, and it uses less energy than heating a full oven.
Ongoing costs Electricity. Nonstick baskets wear out over time, so replace one that starts to flake.
Typical price: $110-170 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $110-$170. Plus a sealing ring about once a year, not included. How this is worked out
A pressure cooker, slow cooker and rice cooker in one pot. A good fit for batch cooking and weeknight dinners.
Ongoing costs The silicone sealing ring needs replacing every year or so.
Photo: Onur Binay / UnsplashTypical price: $180-300 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $180-$300. Plus filters, brushes and battery, not included. How this is worked out
A slim, quiet budget robot vacuum that fits under most furniture. Best on hard floors and low-pile carpet.
Ongoing costs Replacement filters, brushes and the battery over time.
Photo: Onur Binay / UnsplashTypical price: $500-900 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $500-$900. Plus bags, filters, mop pads and brushes, not included. How this is worked out
Vacuums and mops, and the dock empties the bin and washes the mop pads, so it needs little attention.
Ongoing costs Dust bags, filters, mop pads and brushes, plus water and cleaning solution for the dock.
Typical price: $300-420 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $300-$420. Plus electricity, not included. How this is worked out
Pulls damp out of a basement or laundry room, which helps prevent mould and that musty smell.
Ongoing costs Electricity, and you need to empty the bucket or run a drain hose.
Photo: zeliang xiao / UnsplashTypical price: $110-160 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $110-$160. Plus filter and cleaning supplies, not included. How this is worked out
Eases dry winter air in a bedroom and can run on a schedule from your phone.
Ongoing costs Water, and regular cleaning. Hard tap water can leave mineral dust, so distilled water helps.
Photo: Andrey Matveev / UnsplashTypical price: $450-650 varies by retailer
3-year cost About $450-$650. Plus filters and a future battery, not included. How this is worked out
A cordless stick vacuum for quick daily cleanups and stairs, and it converts to a handheld.
Ongoing costs Washable filter care, and the battery wears out eventually.
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