Appliances:

Your house should have a washing machine, but if not they can be bought cheaply. Whiteware and electronic goods are inexpensive in China and are now available with reliable warranty protection, but you should only buy from the major department stores. Any other shop may not be there tomorrow. Actually, large department stores may disappear or relocate suddenly. The best places to shop are OuYa or Hengkelong.

Your washing machine will only work when you have water, which is rationed in most areas. Plumbed hot water is only available in certain districts; residents of other areas generally use wall mounted electric water heaters.

Western style toilets are commonly available to buy and install if yours is unsuitable.

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