Domestic technology
Domestic technology is the incorporation of applied science into the home. There are multiple aspects of domestic technology. On one level, there are home appliances, home automation and other devices commonly used in the home, such as clothes dryers and washing machines. On another level, domestic technology recognizes the use of applied science to construct homes to achieve a particular goal, such as energy efficiency or self-sufficiency. For more information, read about self-sufficient homes. It has been claimed that domestic technology has led to decreases in the time people spend on household work, although the factual basis of this claim is disputed. Types of domestic technology Many technologies are now routinely used around the home. For example, microwave ovens and washing machines, among others. Cleaning equipment Broom Mop Sink Shower Bath Vacuum cleaner Dishwasher Washing machine Clothes dryer Hair dryer Electric lighting Fluorescent light bulb Incandescent light bulb LED light bulb Cooking appliances Barbecue Bread maker Blender Coffee machine Faucet Food processor Microwave oven Mixer Oven Rotimatic Food storage and preservation Food storage container Canning Refrigerator Home maintenance Groundskeeping equipment Garden tools Paint sprayer Air conditioning Air conditioner Central heating unit Fan Computer systems Data storage device Personal computer Telephone