Here are five appliances no home should go without.

1. Sub Zero Refrigerator

A sub-zero refrigerator is designed to ensure the lasting quality of your perishable food. They are built-in or professionally installed, so they will fit into the design of your kitchen without taking up awkward space. They come with multiple options in temperature and humidity to ensure all of your food is at optimal temperature for preservation and serving. These fridges are a significant investment, but they will save you money on wasted food. However, this is not the kind of refrigerator you take to the trash if something goes wrong. You will want to contact a sub zero refrigerator repair man to look at it. It is also a good idea to have your repairman do annual checks to ensure it is performing at its highest level. When you take care of your sub-zero fridge, it’ll last you a long time.

2. Air Conditioner

An air conditioner is a must-have in most states. Unless you live somewhere without hot summers, you need an air conditioner. Not only will it make your life better and more comfortable, but it is also better for your overall health. Every year people, particularly the elderly, die of heatstroke in their homes due to the high temperatures and no air conditioning. Every year, you need to schedule AC maintenance services to ensure you won’t have any issues going into the hot months. Getting it serviced or repaired on a regular schedule is significantly less expensive than having to make an emergency maintenance call.

3. Toaster Oven

The toaster oven is underrated but highly valuable because it can take the place of the toaster and the oven. It is more cost-efficient to run and works faster. Unless you are cooking something too large to fit in the toaster oven, you can cook anything you would typically put in the oven. It runs on less energy, is easier to clean, and it cooks food faster. The only disadvantage is that they are small, so they are ideal for one or two people.

4. Washing Machine

A lot of people live without washing machines, so you may be wondering why it is on this list. Having to rely on laundromats to get your laundry done is miserable. You have to pack up your dirty clothes and take them in public, compete with strangers for available machines, and waste your precious free time. Owning a washer and dryer means not having to leave your house with dirty clothes, or waiting until you have a week’s worth of laundry to go to a laundromat. You can also wash clothes throughout the week instead of getting stuck doing it all at once on the weekend.

5. Dishwasher

Again, many people live without dishwashers, so you may think it doesn’t belong on this list. However, your time is valuable, and you need to remember that. Most dishwashers these days are very energy-efficient, so you will use less water and less electricity or gas depending on how your water is heated. You will also save a significant amount of time each day instead of standing at the sink for an hour every evening; you can spend 15 minutes loading the dishwasher and then go live your life.