New Home Appliance Checklist for Ghana: What to Buy First

Setting up a new home is exciting and expensive. This checklist helps you buy in the right order.

Buy first: the essentials

1. Fridge with a fridge guard. See how to choose a fridge.
2. Cooker: gas cooker or table-top stove, plus a good regulator and hose.
3. Fans: ceiling or standing fans, plus a rechargeable fan for outages.
4. Surge protection: stabilizers for the fridge and TV, surge-protected extension boards.

Buy next: comfort and time-savers

5. Washing machine.
6. Microwave.
7. Blender and electric kettle.
8. Smart TV.

When budget allows

9. Air conditioners for bedrooms. See inverter vs non-inverter.
10. Water heater.
11. Backup power: power station, generator or solar.
12. Chest freezer for bulk storage.

Before anything arrives

• Check the wiring and earthing with an electrician.
• Measure spaces for the fridge, washing machine and cooker.
• Plan sockets near where each appliance will go.

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Buying several appliances at once? message us on WhatsApp with your list and we'll put together the set.