If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.

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The washing machine has a 10kg washing and spinning capacity, which makes it suitable for large households. Xiaomi claims the machine can handle up to 45 T-shirts, eight sportswear sets, or four ...