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Laundering Without Water – Almost
Is this really the environmentally correct alternative? This idea was found at popsci.com:
Clean Your Clothes with Plastic: Nylon beads sit in the outer of two nested drums. When both drums rotate, the absorbent beads fall through the mesh of the inner drum to tumble with your laundry, where they dislodge and trap [...]
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- Sears Introduces Next-Gen Laundry Line
January 12th, 2010Sears is launching a redesigned line of Kenmore and Kenmore Elite high-efficiency front load washers featuring “smart motion” technology that’s gentler on fabrics while improving cleaning performance.
The smart motion feature is based on an agile direct-drive motor that creates five unique wash motions by precisely controlling the action of the drum. The motions are [...] - Electrolux Front Load Washer and Dryer Giveaway
December 29th, 2009The Holiday celebrations are winding down and the clean-up begins – tablecloths, napkins, bedding for all the extra guests. If your old washer has spun its last load, here’s your chance: Woman’s Day is giving away a Electrolux 27″ Front Load Washer and Large Capacity Dryer set.
It’s gentle on the environment and your clothes, [...] - Washing Machine Shopping Guide
September 28th, 2009Buying a new washing machine can be daunting. Many consumers find themselves standing in an appliance store looking at so many styles and brands, they are overwhelmed. Add to that the fact that often washer purchases are made in a rush because the old machine is broken and the laundry is piling up. [...]
- Laundry is Moving Up
July 27th, 2009The next generation of laundry has arrived and the status quo is getting a much-needed makeover. New washer and dryer technologies and innovations in detergents and clothing care save time and energy, making laundry feel like less of a chore.
Everything in its place
Laundry rooms used to be relegated to the basement, but more [...] - Washing Machine Shaking the House? This Might Help
May 27th, 2009We have come across an intriguing product: Shake Away Plus, from Kellett Enterprizes. These pads claim to reduce the noise and vibrations that many front loading washing machines have. Some washers have even been known to “dance” across the laundry room.
Here is the Shakeaway claim:
Shake Away Plus Vibration Isolation Pads will reduce the hassle of [...] - Repairing a Whirlpool Washing Machine -Video
April 18th, 2009Sometimes the hardest part of repairing an appliance, is knowing how to get the machine apart so that you can get in and get to work. A professional has seen a washing machine disassembled enough times to know when to push and when to pull. Here’s a great little video with instructions [...]
- Universal Measurements for Washing Machines
April 6th, 2009AHAM, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, is developing a voluntary, uniform industry test procedure for product manufacturers to determine clothes washer drum volume which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2009.
This new procedure will result in standardized volume measurements that can be applied
across all washers—traditional and high-efficiency top as well as [...] - Who Started it?
January 26th, 2009We are all so accustomed to having a microwave and dishwasher in the kitchen these days, but did you ever wonder who started it all?
In some cases the answer is Whirlpool, and they are proud of it. Whirlpool introduced the first the countertop microwave and automatic washing machine. KitchenAid which is now owned by Whirlpool, brought [...] - More Consumers Choosing Energy Efficiency
September 20th, 2008The cost of running a household has always been the biggest part of most family budgets. As utility costs have risen, that cost keeps going up too. One way to decrease monthly utility bills is to use less water and energy on daily household tasks. More and more consumers are replacing their old, top-loading washers [...]
- Washing Machine Care From Whirlpool
September 18th, 2008Last year at this time, Whirlpool introduced Affresh, the tablet that cleans the inside of high efficiency washers, helping to reduce the musty smell that some washers get. Now, Whirlpool introduces the Affresh washer cleaning kit. The kit includes Power Puck tablets and Grit Grabber cloths to more effectively remove and prevent odor-causing residue than [...]
- Appliance Design Magazine’s Excellence in Design Winners Announced
April 8th, 2008Appliance Design magazine has announced the winners of its 21st Annual Excellence in Design competition.
Entrants were evaluated by an independent panel of three experts in the field of design. The products were judged by four criteria: aesthetics, human factors, innovation, and technical merits.
Products were entered into one of several categories. The winning entries, listed by [...] - 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 at [...] - Inside a Washing Machine
March 28th, 2008We don’t often consider how our household appliances work, we tend to take them for granted. But when I stop to think about all they do, I wonder about the mechanics of it all. The site howstuffworks.com is so much fun. It has a wonderful way of explaining how our everyday world works. Below is an excerpt from the [...]
