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Frigidaire’s Swap and Save Works the $300M Rebate Program
The newly introduced Frigidaire appliance line received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious 2010 ENERGY STAR award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion. The award specifically recognizes the brand’s Swap and Save Energy Conservation Program.
The Swap and Save program was designed to educate consumers on the
energy and monetary benefits realized by trading in their old [...]
Previous Stories
- Thermador Expands One, Two, Free Program
March 1st, 2010Starting March 1, 2010, Thermador will expand its popular ONE, TWO, FREE discount offer to include any size Rangetop, or Masterpiece Series Cooktop, to give culinary enthusiasts even more ways to save as much as $6,373 on a professional-grade Thermador kitchen. The augmented promotion now gives participants the opportunity to receive any size Thermador Ventilation [...]
- Getting Your Government Funded Appliance Rebate
February 22nd, 2010The good news is that the US Government’s appliance rebate program has finally begun. The bad news is that you have a bit of footwork to do before you get it.
Under the federal program, the rebates can go to buyers of new central air conditioners, room air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, washers, [...] - The Appliance Rebates Have Begun
February 5th, 2010According to TWICE, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved plans and awarded funding to 50 states and territories for rebates on Energy Star-qualified appliances under its State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP).
The appliance equivalent of “cash for clunkers” has been allocated $300 million in stimulus funds, which will provide [...] - Use Appliance Cash For Clunkers or Repair
January 18th, 2010So many people have been looking forward to replacing their appliances with new ones using the government’s appliance rebate program, but a new appliance may not be your wisest choice according to Angie Hicks of angieslist.com.
Under the new program, consumers will receive a rebate – expected to be between $50-$200 per appliance – in return [...] - Jenn-Air to Move to Sears From Lowes and Home Depot
December 2nd, 2009According to an article at Remodel.net, Sears will become the sole national retailer of Jenn-Air appliances after the new year, supplanting existing distribution deals between the super-premium Whirlpool brand and Lowe’s and The Home Depot.
Sears, the nation’s No. 1 appliance retailer, said it will introduce 17 Jenn-Air refrigerators, dishwashers and cooking products by mid-month [...] - Recall: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
November 27th, 2009Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range’s oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to [...] - Turkey Roasting Tips
November 25th, 2009Roasting a turkey requires an appliance – your oven, a BBQ, an electric roaster, or if you’re looking for a riskier approach, a deep fryer. If you are going the traditional route, with an oven roasted bird, we’ve got some tips for you.
* Set your oven temperature no lower [...] - $300 Million? When Will the Rebates Start?
November 18th, 2009Our article about the government’s $300 million dollar rebate program which is part of Obama’s economic stimulus package hasn’t begun and consumers across the nation are wondering if it is ever going to happen.
Unlike the $3 billion clunkers rebate blitzkrieg that boosted new-vehicle sales last summer, this program has proceeded more slowly and is aimed [...] - GE Appliance Rebate
November 17th, 2009GE is offering a rebate of up to $500 on its Profile and Cafe lines. The offer is good until December 31, 2009, so if you plan to update your appliances, now might be a good time.
Pick any 5. Get $500
Pick any 4. Get $300
Pick any 3. Get $200
Pick any 2. Get [...] - Will That New Appliance Really Save Energy?
November 16th, 2009If you are shopping for a new, energy efficient appliance, and thought all you needed to do to was look for the yellow EnergyStar tag, think again.
The Department of Energy has released new findings that show a handful of appliances may not be as energy efficient as advertised because of problems with the “energy star” [...] - Play With a Kid – Win a Frigidaire Wall Oven
October 28th, 2009Here’s a contest that’s child’s play:
When you pledge to spend an hour with your child, Frigidaire will donate $11 to Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. And you will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven.
Frigidaire is proud to support Save the Children’s CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious [...] - Manufacturer Rebate vs Government Rebate
October 19th, 2009We’ve been getting questions regarding when the Government’s promised 300 million dollar appliance rebate will become available. The problem is, unlike the cars Cash for Clunkers program, this appliance stimulus plan is designed and administered by the individual states.
Under a population-based funding formula, Ohio was allocated $11 million, Kentucky $4 million and Indiana $6 [...] - Broken Appliance? Do You Repair it or Not?
October 2nd, 2009Having a broken appliance is annoying, not knowing whether or not to fix it is frustrating. We’ve found some questions to ask yourself before you decide what to do, along with appliance lifespan estimates and some simple maintenance advice. Read on.
10 questions to ask:
- Is it really broken? The trouble may be a [...] - New Jenn-Air Wall Oven Collection
September 30th, 2009A new collection of Jenn-Air wall ovens includes a model that claims not only the best performance in the industry but several other exclusives, including the only touch screen control with an image-enabled cooking guide. The wall ovens are the centerpieces of a new, high end Jenn-Air appliance line slated for availability this fall.
Based [...] - Appliance Maintenance Tips- or Avoiding an Appliance Disaster
September 21st, 2009It can happen to anyone, anytime. The washer overflows, the dryer doesn’t dry or -gasp- the fridge stops cooling. Many common household appliance problems can be avoided by following some basic maintenance routines. Regular maintenance will prevent prevent breakdowns, saving you money on costly repairs, or even higher insurance costs if [...]
- Eco-Friendly Appliance Packaging
September 14th, 2009Building a playhouse from an old refrigerator box is a childhood rite of passage. It’s also one way to reuse a very large cardboard box before it’s recycled, but the major appliance industry is trying to make changes to shipping containers to make them more environmentally friendly.
According to Appliance Magazine, “Appliance packages have to be [...] - Recall:Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard
September 2nd, 2009Name of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges
Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, [...] - Cash For Clunkers – Appliance Clunkers
August 27th, 2009Here’s some good news if you’ve got an old household appliance you’ve been wanting to replace. The government’s $300 million dollar incentive plan will help you pay for it. The plan is meant to help the appliance industry by giving a boost to slow appliance sales nationwide, but the relatively small amount of [...]
- Samsung’s Latest Includes New Induction Range – Lower Laundry Pricing
August 18th, 2009Samsung Electronics America will add induction technology to its cooking appliance line this fall.
Details are sketchy, but the company said the freestanding model will be produced entirely in-house.
“It’s gorgeous,” said James Politeski, sales and marketing VP for Samsung digital appliances. “The controls are intuitive, more accessible and very cool.”
Joining the induction [...] - GE’s Appliances for Smaller Homes
July 29th, 2009One outcome of the declining real estate market has been a move to building and offering smaller homes. It was a trend that had been suspected but earlier this year the statistics were announced that back it up. The average size of homes started in the third quarter of 2008 was 2,438 [...]
- Paint Your Appliance Pink Contest
July 20th, 2009PartSelect.com is pleased to announce the launch of its Paint Your Appliance Pink contest which runs from July 1, 2009 – September 1, 2009. Contestants can enter to win 1 of 3 Pink Prize Packages valued at $369.97 and help PartSelect donate up to $10,000 to Breast Cancer Research.
Breast Cancer is the second most [...] - Appliance Installation and Power Needs
July 13th, 2009Whether you plan to install your new appliance yourself or have a professional do it, be sure your home is ready before delivery. Read these tips on power requirements, placement and more to ensure a successful installation.
Appliance Power Requirements
Check the power requirements of each appliance. To run major appliances and heavy electrical equipment, [...] - KitchenAid Introduces High Performance Commercial Style Cooking Line
July 6th, 2009KitchenAid’s new Commercial-Style series includes high performance cooktops, dual-fuel ranges and powerful ventilation hoods, all designed to enable chef-worthy results at home, according to Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid.
Premium features in the new collection include KitchenAid’s 20,000 BTU Ultra Power Dual Flame Burner, the most powerful burner among leading manufacturers. [...] - Read This Before You Buy Your Next Appliance
July 1st, 2009Purchasing a major appliance is a major decision. To ensure satisfactory return on your investment, comparison shop before each appliance purchase.
The following pointers from The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers can help ensure your satisfaction with appliance purchases:
• Ask your dealer for specification sheets from several manufacturers who build the types of [...] - Repair or Replace? Be Careful What You Choose
June 24th, 2009In the not so recent past, if a household appliance was in need of repair, technicians invoked the 50% rule – if a repair cost 50%or more than the cost of a new unit, buy the new one. But these days as the recession deepens, more homeowners and rethinking that advice.
Getting anything repaired, however, [...] - New From Jenn-Air – Duct Free Down Draft Cooktop
June 19th, 2009Jenn-Air is debuting its new duct-free downdraft cooktop, offering some of the industry’s best and quietest ventilation. This latest innovation allows high-rise dwellers and others who are unable to run ductwork or vent smoke outside to take advantage of the proven performance and versatility of downdraft ventilation technology.
Available this fall, along with [...] - Shopping for Energy Efficient Appliances
May 11th, 2009Here’s a great line I just read at bhrealestate.com
Every appliance has two prices: the sticker price, and the one you pay to run the appliance year-round.
When purchasing a new appliance, buyers might be tempted to buy the unit with the lowest sale price while ignoring the long term costs of running it.
Choosing [...] - GE Laundry Giveaway-Plus Spa Day Sweepstake
May 6th, 2009GE is offering a Grand Prize in their Steam Dream Giveaway of a Profile laundry pair plus a day at the spa of your choice. You can enter at geappliances.com until the contest ends on May 24, 2009. Two first place prizes of a profile dishwasher and six $250 gift cards for second [...]
- Use Your Appliances to go Green in the Kitchen – Plus a Few Other Helpful Suggestions
May 4th, 2009Another Earth Day has passed us and just as we make resolutions on New Year’s Day, you might have planned to change your energy wasting ways. Those New Year’s resolutions are difficult to maintain, because we often try to do too much. Making just a few small changes is helpful and can be [...]
- Save When Buying New Appliances
April 27th, 2009When buying a new appliance, the Boy Scout’s motto “Be Prepared” is good advice. Before heading to the local appliance store, check out these tips that could help you save some money:
First, know just how much appliance you need. Appliance stores will often put the top of the line models out on the [...] - Recall:GE Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
April 22nd, 2009Name of Product: GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. [...] - Comsumer Rebate Program for Appliances
April 14th, 2009The US stimulus bill recently signed into law by US President Barack Obama includes a $300 million provision to fund the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program.
This program will be administered through the 50 US states and will provide financial incentive to encourage consumer spending and target it to energy savings through consumer rebates for the [...] - Bosch Refrigerators Now at Sears
March 16th, 2009If you’ve always wanted to own a Bosch refrigerator but don’t have a Bosch reseller in your town, Sears may be able to help you out. Many Sears stores have been carrying some Bosch appliances. Now consumers can view a complete kitchen suite of Bosch appliances at Sears.
ENERGY STAR®-qualified Linea joins other eco- [...] - GE $2500 Sweepstakes
March 2nd, 2009This is just like winning a new appliance in retroactively. All you need to do is register your GE appliance, and you will be automatically entered in a monthly drawing for $2500 from GE. The contest lasts until October 2009 and winners will be awarded a check for the full amount. You [...]
- Pro-Style Ranges, Who, What and Why
February 25th, 2009We’ve all seen them, those big, shiny ranges that are often the centerpiece of a new kitchen or remodel. The question is do you need one?
You might be interested in one for the style it adds to your home even if the added power that comes with the equipment is not something you’ll use. Professional [...] - Thermador’s Newest Cooktop Technology
February 23rd, 2009Thermador has released its newest cooktops making it almost unnecessary for us to monitor our cooking. The infrared sensor technology which they have named Sensor Dome, is available in electric cooktops.
In the electric models, the retractable sensor dial utilizes an infrared beam to continuously measure heat from the cookware. Sensor Dome automatically cycles the burner [...] - GE Profile Induction Range
February 16th, 2009Induction cooking is continuing its rise in popularity and the manufacturers are responding. If you’ve been hearing about induction cooking, but haven’t a clue how it works, you can read about it here, where we explain all the details for you. Including an explanation of why only half that chocolate bar in the picture is [...]
- Whirlpool’s Eco Kitchen Line
February 10th, 2009
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