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Truth in Appliance Energy Labeling
Those yellow energy guide labels we all rely on to pick energy efficient appliances, have come under scrutiny from the US Department of Energy (DOE). As we wrote about in November, manufacturers covet the EnergyStar label and use the yellow sticker to entice buyers. Those labels may not be as accurate as you think. A [...]
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- Whirlpool’s New Latitude French Door Fridge
October 21st, 2009Ever wonder why a family of four needs seven kinds of juice? Whirlpool brand knows different lifestyles call for different tastes. Now, playing the balancing act with groceries, leftovers and gallons of milk are a thing of the past with the new Whirlpool Latitude French door refrigerator. The Latitude refrigerator was developed with consumers’ needs [...]
- Should You Buy a New Refrigerator?
October 13th, 2009You can find good information about appliances in large and small news outlets. I recently found a clear, simple explanation in the Cape Cod Times of why it could be worthwhile to replace a refrigerator even if it seems to be running perfectly. Thanks to updates to federal energy appliance standards, all of today’s major [...]
- Refrigerator Shopping Guide
September 23rd, 2009Be sure you get the refrigerator you need – one that will serve your household well for years. Ask yourself these questions before you set out to buy a new fridge. What configuration of refrigerator do I want? There are three types to choose from. The most popular model is the two-door, top-freezer design which [...]
- MicroFridge-Sized and Designed for the Dorm Room
August 11th, 2009MicroFridge, the industry leader in compact specialty appliances, today introduced the next generation in small space convenience. The new product line includes patent-pending Safe Plug® technology and also features a Dual Outlet Charge Station that enables people to safely and conveniently charge a range of popular electronic devices such as laptop computers, MP3 players, cell [...]
- Time to Replace That Old Refrigerator
June 10th, 2009Is your refrigerator more than ten years old? If so, replacing it can save you some serious money. The problem is can it save you enough to warrant shelling out the money for a new unit? A new refrigerator isn’t cheap, but an older one accounts for anywhere from 5-8 percent of your household energy. [...]
- 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 [...]
- Helpful Refrigerator Tips
February 13th, 2009Here are a few quick ideas to help keep your fridge cool and your family healthy: Refrigerate hot foods as soon as possible and within two hours after cooking. You can put hot foods in the refrigerator – they cool faster there – just put them in small, shallow containers for faster cooling. Keep the [...]
- Appliances Don’t Last a Lifetime, Neither Does the Warranty
February 2nd, 2009It used to be, back in our parents and grandparents time, that a large appliance was a once in a lifetime purchase. The white, round cornered refrigerator in your great-Aunt’s kitchen was the one she got for Christmas the first year she was married and it was the only one she ever needed. Boy have [...]
- Size is Important When Buying a Refrigerator
November 21st, 2008One of the benefits of replacing an older refrigerator with a new one is knowing that you will be saving energy using the new model. Jame Duley at the Columbus Dispatch writes: The energy savings from a more efficient compressor and insulation should pay back the cost of a new model over its lifetime. My [...]
- How to Remove Refrigerator Odor
November 12th, 2008We’ve all experienced power outages and the mess of melted and spoiled food that must be cleaned once the power is restored. If the power is out for an extended period of time, the smell of rotten food can be hard to remove. Here are step-by-step instructions from inrich.com for getting the smell out: Start by [...]
- Modern Fridge or Range with an Antique Look
September 24th, 2008If you want your new, ultra modern refrigerator to match your classic, antique style kitchen decor, Restart Srl appliances located in Antella near Florence, right in the heart of Tuscany has just what you need. Restart Srl makes personalized refrigerators with old styled brass finishing for different styles of kitchens in accordance to the particular architectural [...]
- Tips for Saving Money and Energy Around the House
June 17th, 2008Looking for ways to save money? Look no further than your kitchen. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) offers these simple energy savings tips to consumers looking for ways to cut energy bills this summer. The energy consumed by home appliances has dropped sharply since 2000. Refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers combined account for [...]
- Dacor’s New Indoor/Outdoor Refrigerator
May 28th, 2008Dacor’s newest addition to its Epicure line is designed to fit neatly under any counter in an outdoor patio or kitchen layout, the unit stands at 33″ tall and 24″ wide and will easily slide into standard cabinetry openings. An innovative digital electronic control panel allows users to adjust the temperature with the simple touch [...]
- Newly Expanded GE Café Series of Appliances
May 16th, 2008The newest additions to the GE Café series include two counter-depth refrigerators, and a new electric range. Refrigerators: The counter-depth styling allows the appliances to blend seamlessly with the surrounding cabinetry, achieving a built-in look without the added expense of a built-in model. The new counter-depth 25-cubic-foot side-by-side refrigerator is available with ClimateKeeper2™ technology, featuring [...]
- Samsung’s Flexible Fridge
May 10th, 2008Samsung has a creative refrigerator idea. The Quatro Cooling Convertible Refrigerator allows the consumer to switch the refrigeration and freezing compartments as needed. If you plan to cook and freeze food in preparation for a big event just switch use to make room. The same applies to needing more room to cool drinks for a [...]
- NightMare Maytag Store Bites the Dust – Going out of Business
April 16th, 2008Does customer service really matter? We like to think that it does. Have you ever had a really bad experience with a store, and silently (or not so silently) wished that they would just go out of business? Well sometimes, the customer gets lucky. Our own NightOwl reported a while back on a nightmare experience [...]
- How Much is That Old Fridge Costing You?
April 14th, 2008My mother always bought meat on sale to store in the garage freezer for future use. The same with bread and ice cream. She was and is a frugal shopper. But today, with energy costs so high, it makes sense to calculate how much energy is being used to keep the food in storage. If [...]
- Whirlpool Earns Third Energy Star Award
April 5th, 2008Whirlpool 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 [...]
- Does the Fridge Light go Off When the Door is Closed?
February 18th, 2008We’ve all wondered, what really happens when we close the fridge door. Thanks to modern technology, this old puzzle is finally solved. Check out the video evidence. Related Reading:
- Shopping Tips – Save Money, be Satisfied
January 7th, 2008Once 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 – Refrigerators
December 31st, 2007Continuing now with refrigerators, we bring you part two of our series on choosing kitchen appliances. The features that most people consider when looking for a new fridge are storage capacity, ease of use, price and hopefully energy usage. One of the first things you can do to save energy when purchasing a new appliance of [...]
- Choosing Kitchen Appliances – Refrigerators
December 31st, 2007Continuing now with refrigerators, we bring you part two of our series on choosing kitchen appliances. The features that most people consider when looking for a new fridge are storage capacity, ease of use, price and hopefully energy usage. One of the first things you can do to save energy when purchasing a new appliance of [...]
