First things first, always check the university’s student policy and dorm regulations before taking any small appliances with you. These usually vary from campus to campus, so ensure you are meeting the correct guidelines. This will save students the hassle of buying or taking appliances they are not even allowed to use. If you are able to bring small appliances however, here are 5 dorm room appliances that you will and won’t need to take to campus.
Appliances to bring to the dorm
1. Mini Fridge
2. Personal Blender
3. Single Serve Coffee Maker
4. Microwave
5. Electric Kettle
Appliances to leave behind:
1. Toaster Ovens
Students may enjoy using one of the best toaster ovens when making their favourite sandwiches, but chances are, this probably won’t be utilized often enough. In addition, college dorms may not allow this appliance in the dorm to avoid a potential fire hazard.
2. Air Fryer
Similarly, the best air fryers are convenient for fried foods, and much safer than deep fat fryers. But, it’s probably best to leave this behind as these appliances can get very hot if not handled properly. And for a student dorm, it may not be so ideal!
3. Instant Pot
The best Instant Pots are well-known for its easy one-touch operation, and convenience to cook just about any dish. However, unless you’re a keen cook (and have time to experiment!), college students are less likely to make the most of all of its functions. Especially when they have busy social lives and frat parties to attend.
4. Rice Cooker
Unless they’re in the habit of eating rice every day, college students are not likely to use a rice cooker very often. In addition, rice cookers are often bulky appliances, so can take up much needed dorm room space. What’s more, rice can easily be cooked in the microwave if students don’t want the hassle of boiling it the traditional way.
5. Deep Fat Fryer
While there are compact deep fat fryers available, it’s advisable not to bring these with you to campus. These appliances use a lot of hot oil, which is not only dangerous if spilled, but could potentially cause a fire. Be sure to check out the best back to school sales and our back to school guide for some great deals on both classroom and dorm room essentials. If you want to make cleaning chores a breeze, check out these 7 cleaning hacks every student should know, or these 9 laundry tips for students. Also, don’t make this one mistake when doing your laundry!
