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• Dishwasher Power Wars-Plus a Little Advice
  September 15th, 2008
  

  Here’s a fun story straight from the Wall Street Journal:
  Marriage counselors say one of the biggest issues that couples fight over is money. But many of us know what’s really the most contentious battleground in the home: the dishwasher.
  Except for the family dog, perhaps nothing in the house is louder or wetter, breaks more things, [...]

• Dishwashers Save Time and Water
  September 5th, 2008
  

  It’s official, running a fully loaded dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. If you use an Energy Star rated dishwasher you will save even more. An replacing an older dishwasher with a newer Energy Star rated dishwasher can save you about $30 dollars a year in energy costs too.
  According to Frigidairee appliances:
  If [...]

• Assistive Kitchen Robot Takes Stanford’s Dishes to the Wash
  July 22nd, 2008
  

  BoingBoing Gadgets reports:
  The “Assistive Kitchen” robot picks up the dishes and takes them to the wash, thanks in large part to RFID sensors built into the plates and utensils in Stanford’s test kitchen. The team building the robot is also trying to teach it to surf the web to pick up new tricks, as well [...]

• KitchenAid Introduces its Quietest Dishwasher Yet
  July 9th, 2008
  

  KitchenAid is now offering its quietest dishwasher ever. Featuring the new EQ™ Wash System and Whisper Quiet Ultima Sound Insulation System, this latest KitchenAid undercounter dishwasher is exceptionally quiet with a sound rating of only 48 dBA, or decibels, a level close to that of a quiet room (40 decibels) and well below a moderate [...]

• How to Save Money Buying a New Appliance
  May 22nd, 2008
  

  Buying a new appliance is expensive and everyone wants to get a good value for their money.  Sometimes getting less can be more.  According to Consumer Reports, some of the extra features offered on new washers and dishwashers are not needed and just add unnecessarily to the final cost.
  Take new dishwasher cycles with names like “turbo [...]

• Fisher & Paykel is Moving to Mexico
  May 2nd, 2008
  

  Fisher & Paykel, the New Zealand appliance manufacturer well known for it’s dishwasher drawers and washing machines is consolidating it’s manufacturing and moving to Reynosa, Mexico, just south of the U.S. border.
  The range and DishDrawer factory in Dunedin, New Zealand, the refrigeration plant in Brisbane, Australia and the DCS manufacturing plant in Huntington Beach will [...]

• Whirlpool Earns Third Energy Star Award
  April 5th, 2008
  

  Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized with its third consecutive ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the award honors Whirlpool Corp.’s contribution to providing innovative efficient products that help consumers reduce utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
  Whirlpool will accept the award at [...]

• The Dishwasher of the Future - A Shape Shifter
  March 13th, 2008
  

  Newscientist.com has found a great solution to that half-filled smelly dishwasher that you feel guilty running because it will waste water- The Shape Shifting Dishwasher -
  A problem with conventional dishwashers is that to save water, energy and detergent, people wait until the machine is full before switching it on.
  But if the dishwasher is in a single-person [...]

• Portable Dishwasher
  February 20th, 2008
  

  If you lack the space for a built in dishwasher or need the occasional extra capacity of second dishwasher, a portable might be for you. Danby makes this Model DDW1805W.
  This Free-Standing Dishwasher is great for anyone who wants the convenience of a dishwasher but has limited space. The dishwasher can freely be moved around the [...]

• Shopping Tips - Save Money, be Satisfied
  January 7th, 2008
  

  Once you’ve read through our articles on choosing a kitchen appliance and have narrowed down your decision, it’s time to shop.  A good place to start is with your budget.  Knowing what you feel comfortable spending and sticking close to that number will help you to enjoy your new purchases.  One good way to stay [...]

• Choosing Kitchen Appliances- Dishwashers
  January 2nd, 2008
  

  If you have a dishwasher in your home, you know how convenient it is. Many don’t consider a dishwasher to be a luxury anymore, but a necessity. (Especially if you have a large family) I happen to know of some homes that now have two dishwashers - one is always full. If you are shopping [...]