Appliances — Electrical

Electrical appliances operate by converting electrical energy into other forms of useful energy. These conversions generally fall into three types:

Use electrical resistance to generate heat. For example, toasters and irons use nichrome wire elements that glow and emit heat when current flows through them.

Home appliances are typically grouped into two main physical categories:

Electrical appliances operate by converting electrical energy into other forms of useful energy. These conversions generally fall into three types:

Use electrical resistance to generate heat. For example, toasters and irons use nichrome wire elements that glow and emit heat when current flows through them.

Home appliances are typically grouped into two main physical categories: