Home appliances and gadgets are an irreplaceable part of our lifestyle, and since many of the home appliances that you purchase are from a long-term point of view, it is pivotal that you invest in them with thorough planning. The 5 steps that you can undertake for this purpose are: –
Before you search for the desired appliances, assess the budget that you have to spare. Since the pricing for many appliances vary widely and come in a ton of variety, ascertaining the price range of the appliances you need is the most important step in the entire buying process. It is only after you have a set a budget according to your finances that you can narrow down the options on the basis on price and preference. Also, keep a lookout for offers that retailers and manufacturers advertise.
One of the most common mistakes made while purchasing appliances is the miscalculation of the size of the appliance and the size of the house, mainly the kitchen and doors. You must be very sure about the measurements and only then go ahead with the purchase. Bottom line, “measure twice and buy once”.
Any major appliance is usually an expensive purchase that you intend to use daily and expect to last for a long time. Hence, it’s important to choose the appliances that fit into your lifestyle. You might want to consider appliances that are energy efficient and safe to use in your day to day endeavors. Always consider buying from a manufacturer who follows market guidelines and government regulations.
Whenever you buy home appliances, it is important that you consider the hidden costs that come, like repairs and energy consumption. Be sure to check out the warranty, what exactly is covered, and for how long it is covered. Energy consumption is another aspect you’d have to deal with. The high energy ratings may save you a lot of money on your energy bill over the course of that appliance’s lifetime.
Did you know about the Compulsory Registration Scheme for sectors like Electronics & IT whose main focus is to protect consumers from fraudulent and unsafe electronic products?
This scheme of BIS aims at providing assurance of the safety of products to the consumer. The presence of BIS Registration mark also known as Standard Mark on a product assures that the product is safe to use and non-hazardous. This scheme helps the consumers to buy Electronic Devices and IT Goods without worrying about the safety aspects of the product that complies with the requirement of the relevant Indian Standard(s). Hence, it is an absolute must to look for the standard mark of BIS before you conclude your purchase of a home appliance or any electronic device for that matter.
Smart Registration
Smart Registration is a fast, simple and efficient certification process since it is based for self-declaration of conformity and it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that the product complies with the requirement of the relevant Indian Standard(s). Registration through this scheme not only ensures the safety of appliances but also efficiently cater to the changing technology, innovations and a multitude of different designs and combination of products. The scheme started by BIS over a period has moved towards a complete online system and continually improved upon to ensure compliance to high service time norms and high level of technical scrutiny. BIS is focusing on continual improvement of service through adoption of technology, reengineering of the process to match with the industry where every day new models are introduced and old models are withdrawn. This re-engineered online registration process has reduced the cycle time of registration with the help of technology and innovation of process. Efforts are also put to ensure protection, supervision and effective monitoring of the process chain including testing laboratories.
Written By: Nishat S. Haque, Head Registration Department
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