Will GE’s Appliances Suffer Under a New Owner?
By now, GE’s upcoming sale of their popular appliance division is common knowledge and many people are wondering what will become of one of the most popular brands in the US when it is sold. GE...
View ArticleAppliances – Luxury or Necessity?
Americans are changing their view of which appliances are truly necessary. According to the Pew Research Center, many of our past favorites are losing their hold on our pocketbooks. A microwave oven, a...
View ArticleGE’s Appliances for Smaller Homes
One 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...
View ArticleJenn-Air to Move to Sears From Lowes and Home Depot
According 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...
View ArticleThe Appliance Rebates Have Begun
According 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...
View ArticleGetting Your Government Funded Appliance Rebate
The 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...
View ArticleApproved Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs
If you are wondering which Department of Energy (DOE) rebates are available in your state, just check out this interactive map. There is also a simple table listing the individual states along with...
View ArticleEnergyStar Ratings – Can They be Trusted?
According to retailers, the Federal Appliance Rebate Program has increased appliance purchases nationwide. The rebate is for energy efficient appliances which is great – only you might not be getting...
View ArticlePaying for Your Next New Appliance
Household appliances are generally so reliable, having one break down takes us by surprise. The hassle of shopping for a new appliance is trouble enough without worrying about paying for it too. Plan...
View ArticleAppliance Lifespans
We’ve said it before, here, but we’ll say it again, below we list some approximate lifespans for household appliances. Average appliance life span in years Compactors: 6 Dishwashers: 10 Disposers, food...
View ArticleAging in Place – Appliance Placement
If you are a retiree building a new home, you can plan your kitchen and laundry areas to accommodate your aging body. For those of us who plan to stay right where we are, some simple adjustments and...
View ArticleJenn – Air’s “Designer Dialog”
Jenn-Air is offering those planning or considering a kitchen remodel a fresh way to get professional advice and answers to their kitchen design questions. Designer Dialog, a newly-launched discussion...
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