A major appliance, or domestic appliance, is a large machine in home appliance used for routine housekeeping tasks such as cooking, washing laundry, or food preservation. An appliance is different from a plumbing fixture because it uses electricity or fuel.

• Refrigeration equipment. Freezer. Refrigerator. Water cooler.
• Cooking. Cooker, also known as range, stove, oven, cooking plate, or cooktop. Microwave oven.
• Washing and drying equipment. Washing machine. Clothes dryer. …
• Heating and cooling. Air conditioner. Water heater.