When it comes to appliances, there are a few that always seem to come to mind: the refrigerator, the dishwasher, and the washing machine. But what about during a lockdown? Which appliance is used most often? We did some research and found that the answer may surprise you! Keep reading to find out which appliance is used most often during a lockdown.

The number one used appliance during lockdown?

The appliance that is used most often during a lockdown was the oven! And the hob...! Difficult to split them, especially as freestanding cookers represent both! This is because people were cooking more meals at home and relying on appliances to help them do so.

Did demand change for ovens during lockdown?

Yes, there was an increase in demand for ovens during lockdown, as people looked for appliances that could help them cook more meals at home. This is likely because people were looking for appliances that could help them save money by cooking at home, rather than eating out.

What about other appliances?

While the oven was the most used appliance during lockdown

The second most used appliance is the microwave, followed by the dishwasher. Which all makes sense, quick warm up of food in the microwave and we all had to wash those pots and pans.

What meal was the most popular to cook in lockdown?

The most popular meal time to cook during lockdown was breakfast! This is likely because it is the easiest and quickest meal to make, and people were looking for ways to save time while cooking.

However, when it came to individual cuisine the humble Roast dinner was number one and second was every experimenting with Asian cuisine, the exciting curry came in second. Must be something appealing about making food from scratch when you've got the time!

But what about dessert, which was the most popular?

Dessert was the second most popular meal to cook during lockdown, likely because people were looking for ways to treat themselves while they were stuck at home.

Top of the list include pancakes, cookies and chocolate cake, hmmm, tasty!

It's great to see we really are still a culinary nation! So, there you have it! The most used appliance during lockdown was the oven, followed by the microwave and dishwasher. What appliances did you use most. What's your most used appliance during lockdown? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

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