How to select best mixer grinder for you?

Perfect selection of any appliance depends upon its purpose of usage. So when you select any kitchen appliance like mixer grinder, the first thing you should check whether appliance fulfils that basic purpose of usage or not. Then only you should check other features of that mixer grinder. People consider many features to select their best mixer grinder but they sometimes miss to check some important parameters. You should avoid this mistake and take smart buying decision.

Mixer grinder is one of most common appliances in a modern kitchen. But the effectiveness of this appliance depends upon food habits and lifestyle of users. There are many people who actually use it to make milkshakes and other drinks, so they actually do not need grinding functions. There are some people who need mixer grinder for a daily basis as they love spicy food and so they need this to grind a lot of spices on regular basis. Some people actually love to make some different food occasionally but they do not cook on a daily basis, rather they cook food as it is their passion. So although they do not need mixer grinder very often but they are very passionate about cooking and make different cuisines, so they purchase a very high-end product with almost all possible features.

Also read: 3 Best juicer mixer grinder for kitchen under Rs 4,000

10 parameters to check before selecting your best mixer grinder :

Power | Wattage :

Electrical power (in mechanical terminology, work done per unit time) is measured in wattage (voltage * current * power factor). When you purchase a kitchen appliance which is powered by electrical energy. Then you must check the wattage of that appliance. If you use that mixer grinder for more material then you need more powerful appliance means more wattage.

So for a large sized family, you need mixer grinder with high wattage. Electricity consumption will be more in such a case. If you use a 500 wattage mixer grinder at rated capacity for 2 hours then 1 unit electricity will be consumed. There are many mixers & grinders available in the market with different wattage (like 200w, 250w, 500w, 550w, 700w and many more)  in the market.

Functions :

Mixing & grinding are two different functions. Some appliances offer juicing function along with these two functions. For grinding purpose blade and jar material needs to be built with stainless steel. So think of your current requirements and future usability of that appliance before making a buying decision.

Capacity | Number of jars and sizes:

If you want to grind different spices, vegetables or other material and mixing multiple things too, then you must look for at least 3 or 4 jars, otherwise, for a specific job, you just need 1 or 2 jars. So price will also less if you choose mixer grinder with fewer jars.

Price :

Price is always an important factor to choose an appliance. So check your requirement and budget, according to that, filter products on online stores. If products are not in the budget in a particular online store then search on other online stores and try to grab online offers and deals on your best mixer grinder and save money. Price is always an important factor to select your any of your kitchen appliances.

Body material :

Body material is another important parameter to check. Check the material of the main unit, jars and blades. The material used for these three should be food safe and durable. Generally, outer side of the main unit is built with plastic and jars and blade are built with stainless steel.

Warranty | post-sale services :

Buyers should always consider manufacturer warranty as a significant parameter to choose his best mixer grinder. Not all manufacturer has authorized service centre or provides equal quality service in every location. So buyers consider this before making any buying decision. Warranty period is also an important factor to consider.

Advanced safety features :

Nowadays manufacturer provides many advanced safety features along mixer grinder. These features are automatic shut off, safety lock and built-in motor protector. These features protect your appliance and ensure your safety from electric shock or any other accident.

Maintenance :

Every machine needs periodic maintenance which ensures durability and better service. Mixer & grinder also need that. So while you are using your best mixer grinder, you also have to take care of it. You should clean your appliance properly after every use. But if your best mixer grinder looks clumsy then it would be very difficult to clean it properly. So choose your mixer grinder which is easy to clean.

Design – According to your kitchen :

When the budget is not a matter or you are so enthusiast to give your kitchen an aesthetic look and want people to appreciate your beautiful kitchen, then choose your appliance’s design and color according to your kitchen.

Dimensions :

Lightweight equipment is always preferred but it should not be too light so that it results heavy vibration.

Advantages of having a mixer grinder in your kitchen

It sounds little crazy after selecting best mixer grinder, you are reading this section ‘advantages to have a mixer grinder in your kitchen’. Is not it? But before wrapping up this topic, this section will help to bring smile on your face and reconfirm your decision about owning a new mixer grinder. The cooking process will need less effort The faster cooking process will save a lot of time Ability to make a wide variety of food so easily

Please leave your comment if you have found this post helpful and think that other should know this. If you checked any other feature when last time you purchased mixer grinder and which is not listed here, then please let us know and contribute to grow a smart shopper’s community.