Coffee makers, styling irons, and air fryers are the devices that Gen Z cannot do without, a study has shown.
A survey, conducted with 2,000 adults, has uncovered how varying generations appreciate diverse appliances in their households – and which items they reach for first in the morning.
Among the coffee-obsessed Gen Z, fewer than half (41 percent) considered their machine a luxury, in contrast to 64 percent of both Baby Boomers and Generation X.
The younger demographic is also less inclined to view styling irons (30 percent) and air fryers (33 percent) as luxuries compared to boomers (55 percent for styling irons and 47 percent for air fryers).
Furthermore, it is evident that the nation is fond of hot beverages, as half of all adults identified the kettle as the first appliance they utilize in the morning—significantly ahead of the fridge (11 percent).
However, older generations are more prone than younger individuals to opt for a brew when they wake up, with 70 percent of Boomers turning to the kettle first, compared to just 21 percent of Gen Z.
This research was commissioned by the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) to promote device registration during Register My Appliance Week.
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Coffee machines, hair tongs and air fryers are the gadgets Gen Z cannot live without, research has revealed. (stock image of an air fryer)
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A poll, of 2,000 adults, has revealed how much different generations value various appliances around the home – and what items they turn to first thing in the morning (stock image of a coffee machine)
Older generations are more likely than youngsters to go for a brew first thing in the morning, with seven in 10 Boomers turning to the kettle before anything else compared to only 21 per cent of Gen Z (stock image)
A quiz has additionally been developed, allowing you to test your knowledge about which appliances are valued by different generations.
CEO Paul Hide stated, ‘We are undoubtedly a nation of appliance enthusiasts, who recognize the transformative impacts they have had on our lives and are eager about the future of smart technology, particularly among younger generations.
‘Nevertheless, individuals are overlooking a significant safety advantage –
An approximate 40 million major appliances remain unregistered, which indicates they are untraceable if a safety repair is required.
The washing machine was recognized universally by individuals of all ages as the appliance they cannot manage without (62 percent).
It was succeeded by the refrigerator (59 percent), oven (32 percent), and freezer (29 percent).
Additionally, it was revealed that 80 percent of adults indicated that energy efficiency was a significant consideration when purchasing a new appliance, with 65 percent verifying its eco-friendly credentials prior to spending their money.
