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Protecting your appliances from power surges during load shedding
A fridge that is too small means daily shopping trips. One that is too big wastes electricity. As a rough guide, allow about 100 litres for each adult in the house, then add some room for groceries you buy in bulk.
Measure the space in your kitchen first, including the door swing and a gap at the back for air. Bring the measurements to our Mill Park store and we will show you models that fit your household and your budget.
CLEANING
Front loaders use less water and are gentler on clothes. Top loaders are quicker and easier on the back. Think about your laundry space, how many people share the house and how often you wash. At Toestelhuis in Mill Park, we can show you both types side by side and help you pick the right size drum for your family.
Small kitchen appliances make a compact flat easier to live in. A kettle, a hand mixer and an air fryer cover most meals without needing much counter space. Look for models that store flat or stack, and check the cord length before you buy. Many of our small appliances come in bundles, which saves money and keeps your cupboards tidy.
Need advice: Speak to our team
Small kitchen appliances make a compact flat easier to live in. A kettle, a hand mixer and an air fryer cover most meals without needing much counter space. Look for models that store flat or stack, and check the cord length before you buy. Many of our small appliances come in bundles, which saves money and keeps your cupboards tidy.
Need advice: Speak to our team
Small kitchen appliances make a compact flat easier to live in. A kettle, a hand mixer and an air fryer cover most meals without needing much counter space. Look for models that store flat or stack, and check the cord length before you buy. Many of our small appliances come in bundles, which saves money and keeps your cupboards tidy.
Need advice: Speak to our team
Small kitchen appliances make a compact flat easier to live in. A kettle, a hand mixer and an air fryer cover most meals without needing much counter space. Look for models that store flat or stack, and check the cord length before you buy. Many of our small appliances come in bundles, which saves money and keeps your cupboards tidy.
Need advice: Speak to our team
COOKING
Front loaders use less water and are gentler on clothes. Top loaders are quicker and easier on the back. Think about your laundry space, how many people share the house and how often you wash. At Toestelhuis in Mill Park, we can show you both types side by side and help you pick the right size drum for your family.
Surge protection
Power surges often follow load shedding, when the electricity comes back all at once. Fridges, microwaves and washing machines are most at risk. Plug them into a good surge protector, or switch them off at the wall until the power has been steady for a few minutes. A small plug-in guard costs far less than a repair.
Oven cleaning
Power surges often follow load shedding, when the electricity comes back all at once. Fridges, microwaves and washing machines are most at risk. Plug them into a good surge protector, or switch them off at the wall until the power has been steady for a few minutes. A small plug-in guard costs far less than a repair.
Air fryers
Power surges often follow load shedding, when the electricity comes back all at once. Fridges, microwaves and washing machines are most at risk. Plug them into a good surge protector, or switch them off at the wall until the power has been steady for a few minutes. A small plug-in guard costs far less than a repair.
Energy saving
Power surges often follow load shedding, when the electricity comes back all at once. Fridges, microwaves and washing machines are most at risk. Plug them into a good surge protector, or switch them off at the wall until the power has been steady for a few minutes. A small plug-in guard costs far less than a repair.
Front loaders use less water and are gentler on clothes. Top loaders are quicker and easier on the back. Think about your laundry space, how many people share the house and how often you wash. At Toestelhuis in Mill Park, we can show you both types side by side and help you pick the right size drum for your family.
FRIDGES
Small habits add up on your electricity bill. Let hot food cool before it goes into the fridge, keep the door seals clean, and wash full loads on a cooler cycle. Unplug appliances you rarely use. Over a year, these changes can take a real bite out of what you pay.
Before your new stove arrives, check that your kitchen has the right plug point or isolator switch. Measure the gap and make sure the floor is level. A qualified electrician should do the connection, and we can recommend one in Gqeberha. Ask us about gas stoves too, as they need a certified installer and a safe gas supply.
Small habits add up on your electricity bill. Let hot food cool before it goes into the fridge, keep the door seals clean, and wash full loads on a cooler cycle. Unplug appliances you rarely use. Over a year, these changes can take a real bite out of what you pay.
Before your new stove arrives, check that your kitchen has the right plug point or isolator switch. Measure the gap and make sure the floor is level. A qualified electrician should do the connection, and we can recommend one in Gqeberha. Ask us about gas stoves too, as they need a certified installer and a safe gas supply.
Small habits add up on your electricity bill. Let hot food cool before it goes into the fridge, keep the door seals clean, and wash full loads on a cooler cycle. Unplug appliances you rarely use. Over a year, these changes can take a real bite out of what you pay.
Before your new stove arrives, check that your kitchen has the right plug point or isolator switch. Measure the gap and make sure the floor is level. A qualified electrician should do the connection, and we can recommend one in Gqeberha. Ask us about gas stoves too, as they need a certified installer and a safe gas supply.
