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We’re always on the look out for the latest kitchen robot, and this robotic wet or dry mop bot navigates autonomously through a room and methodically cleans hard surface floors. The robotic cleaner uses widely available dry electrostatic or premoistened cloths that attach to the bottom of the robot and collect dust, dirt, and hair as the device courses linearly through a room or moves back-and-forth in a traditional mopping motion.
Now we just need to get rid of our obsession with having a rug in our kitchen, [...]
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AEG-Electrolux presents 2 new high speed vacuum cleaners, SuperCyclone and JetMaxx. Equipped with innovative technology to suck the dust particles at the fastest rate, these high performance vacuums will provide reliable cleaning and thanks to the incredible air flow, dirt particles will hit the dust container from the floor in just 0.06 second.
The bagless AEG SuperCyclone and JetMaxx vacuum cleaners feature advanced technology which forces the incoming air into [...]
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The popular quick-clean Vroom has brand new features including garage-mount capability. Homeowners will experience the next generation of quick-clean convenience with H-P Products Vroom central vacuum accessory. With a sleek new appearance, convenient hose lock, vacuum power adjustment knob and new garage application, you will see the cleaning turn from tedious to easy with one stretch of the hose. The new Vroom offers a quick and easy way to clean those high-traffic areas in the house.
Vroom quick-clean vacuum accessory is the solution for everyday cleanups, storing up to 24 [...]
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The new Siemens Z 5.0 is the premium compact vacuum cleaner capable of achieving a very impressive 47-liter per second suction rate. This compact powerhouse comes with the special Siemens motor that employs the latest super efficient XTRM compressor technology, providing the basis for such an incredible performance. With the Z 5.0 Extreme Power edition, you are getting a highly optimized air flow, making it an alternative to the larger Z 6.0 Extreme Power which creates 50-liter power per minute rate.
The old equation a lot of [...]
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So, here they are … the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 The 2nd Space Age will be announced on September 23 and will be awarded a 6-month paid internship at Electrolux Global Design Headquarters and approximately $6,000. Electrolux Design Lab.
1. The Kitchen Hideaway, Daniel Dobrogorsky, Australia
The Kitchen Hideaway is a virtual reality concept that allows the inhabitants of a communal building to [...]
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Toshiba VC-PS300X is compact vacuum cleaner designed specifically to address the confined apartment conditions in Japan. The design objective was to obtain a particularly space-saving housing structure without sacrificing adequate power and performance. And of course, this compact vacuum must deliver a comparatively high manoeuvrability. That is achieved with a help of very large wheels that are located as close to the cleaner center as possible, emphasising the shape of the device and permitting fast changes of direction and rotations. Furthermore, the compact and harmoniously rounded [...]
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Tough Dyson handhelds are the only handheld vacuum cleaners that do not lose suction while cleaning and Dyson DC31 is no exception. Designed using the same patented Radix Cyclone technology as a full-sized Dyson vacuum cleaner, they are now powered by a Dyson digital motor making them smaller and lighter yet even more powerful. The digital motor replaces a conventional carbon brush motor and uses intelligent electronics constantly adjusting to create a powerful magnet field spinning rare earth magnets up to 104,000 times a minute. This has allowed Dyson engineers to create a smaller but [...]
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Loading a washing machine may seem like a no-brainer, but the Contra Coasta Times’ Marni Jameson and her family can tell your differently. Read on:
This week, our home laboratory revealed that a late-model washer would not withstand a cycle of hair-covered saddle pads. Our lab recommends that customers only wash multiple saddle pads — garments that sit between saddle and horse to collect hair — if they want to replace their basements.
Here’s how the experiment was conducted: One teenage daughter stuffed four quilt saddle
pads into a front-load machine. Soon after, the washer sloshed to a halt. I [...]
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Electrolux is going to create vacuum cleaners from plastic harvested from polluted oceans. The company just launched its “Vac from the sea” initiative to get plastic waste out of the world’s oceans and into home appliances made of recycled plastic. There are plastic islands, some several times the size of the state of Texas, floating in the world’s oceans. Yet on land, stocks of recycled plastic are much too small to feed production of sustainable plastic products. Electrolux intends to gather plastic from the oceans and turn it [...]
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The Ultra One AEL90 is the special edition of versatile and powerful Electrolux UltraOne vacuum cleaner. The 2.2 kW vacuum comes in elegant metallic silver and sells for € 400.
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The 2nd Space Age presents 25 semi-finalists from around the world. Designers from 17 countries selected the best 25 of 1,300 present concepts, which is up 30% on 2009 participation. The emphasis has been on creative solutions for compact living. The Electrolux Design Lab 2010 brief asked industrial design students to consider how people will prepare and store food, wash clothes, and do dishes in the homes of 2050, when some 74% of the global population are predicted to live in an urban environment. So forward [...]
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To commemorate the wedding between the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling on June 19, Electrolux has developed the new Swedish Crowns design concept. Some of Electrolux best and most popular products have been covered with the blue and yellow Kronor pattern, a retro design that is very famous in Sweden.
The products included in the concept are the Ergorapido and UltraOne [...]
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The upright CVC5748M is Montiss vacuum cleaner with a unique V-shaped head that helps you effectively clean around obstacles such as tables and chairs on any surface. The combination of the responsive steering and ultra lightweight design means this Montiss vacuum is much lighter than other upright cleaners. This makes turning corners instantly possible with just a flick of the wrist, and you are never limited to moving in straight lines. The vacuum [...]
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The Montiss UV Hand Vac is a powerful and compact handheld vacuum cleaner with a built-in UV light tube. UV light, which is also used in the food and water industry, is known for its ability to kill bacteria and the Montiss UV Hand Vac eliminates 99.9% of most common types found in mattresses, sofas and carpets. In addition this model double-functions as a practical handheld vacuum which can be used anywhere in and around the house for quick [...]
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Name of Product: Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature
Units: About 108,000
Importer: Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Hazard: The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer’s hand.
Description: This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature. This [...]
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Samsung unveiled a new range of Stealth vacuum cleaners with improved performance and functionality. All new vacuums boast a noise level of only 58 dB, thanks to the whisper quiet sound technology, substantially reducing irritating noise. The dirt sensor detects dust and debris, and displays red light when there is dust and blue one after it is cleaned. What is more, the new Stealth vacuum cleaners come with improved suction brush that rotates over 40,000 per minute and features mini [...]
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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 what that EnergyStar label promises.
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that some Energy Star products aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Responding to a request for investigation from Sen. Susan Collins (R., Maine), the GAO submitted 20 fictitious products between June 2009 and March 2010 for certification by Energy Star, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Fifteen of the fakes–including a phony “room-air [...]
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Over the next few weeks, Procter & Gamble plans to introduce easier-to-read plastic measuring caps for its liquid detergent brands, including Tide, Gain, Era and Cheer. The new caps will have more-defined measurement lines inside and bigger numbers that are staggered, not stacked, says Dawn French, P&G’s head of laundry research and development for North America.
Why? Because, according to the Wall Street Journal, Americans use too much detergent per load. They have come to think that more soap equals cleaner clothes, which is [...]
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[KBIS 2010 Review] Ever since I covered BreezeDry ambient drying cabinet, I wanted to get a better look and more details, which I did at KBIS. Just as you can not make an espresso or latte in an ordinary coffeemaker, you also can not dry many of today fine clothing, lingerie and No Tumble items in an standard dryer. Ordinary methods of drying clothes often cause the following problems, – the harsh heat and rough tumbling action of gas or electric dryers damages clothes, especially popular fashions such as beaded and sequined items, fine delicates and lingerie – dryer lint is the life [...]
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Miele Earth is the new canister vacuum cleaner from Miele S5 Series. Powerful 1,200 Watt electronically controlled S 5481 Earth, which is already in stores, is an Eco-friendly canister vacuum cleaner with 33-foot operating range, boasting some of the most energy-saving advancements the industry has to offer. Featuring an AutoEco setting that automatically detects flooring type, be it carpet or smooth floor, the Miele vacuum adjusts power for optimal cleaning [...]
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The new 24-inch Miele microwave oven, the M 8260-1 is the first built-in microwave oven made for the U.S. market. Designed for Miele Chef Series, this microwave offers real built-in stainless beauty minus the fingerprints and special polishes, thanks to the unique Clean Touch Steel finish that resists fingerprints, scratches and cleans up just with soap and water. It’s a genuine stainless [...]
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Miele introduces the S2 Canister Vacuum Series, the quiet and powerful Olympus, Delphi and Titan. These very lightweight, yet robust canister vacuums feature Miele incredibly powerful Vortex Motor System, a super efficient AirClean filtration system and start at around $350. Ideal for first-time buyers, the S2 canister vacuum cleaners provide exceptional performance, quality, filtration, nimble handling and remarkably quiet operation at an outstanding value.
Many convenient features are seamlessly integrated into the vacuum such as large foot switches, a 29½ foot operating radius and an intuitive rotary power [...]
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Compact luxury air purifier by Clatronic that offers 4-stage filtration and effectively removes dust, odours and allergy causing particles. Sufficient to purify air in a 60 square meter space, Clatronic LR 3193 creates pleasant climate and clean air with chemical additives, works quietly and efficiently. Other features include 3-speed fan, switchable ion function for fresh, electrostatically neutral air, LCD display and remote control. This luxury air purifier cleans air through easily changeable filters – prefilter, HEPA, cold catalyst and active [...]
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NaviBot is the innovative Samsung vacuum robot designed for completely autonomous, everyday house cleaning. Looking sharp in the new Blue Mirror color with LED display, the technologically advanced robot vacuum is able to move over all kinds of flooring, including rugs and carpets. Using Visionary Mapping System for intelligent navigation around the house, NaviBot can take 30 pictures per second and create a virtual map, allowing to calculate the fastest and most secure cleaning path to avoid obstacles, holes [...]
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Light and powerful, Miele Neptune vacuum cleans in style. Equipped with powerful, 1.2 kW high-output Miele made Vortex Motor System, the Neptune stunning turquoise exterior is a perfect match for Pantone Color of the Year for 2010. Miele vacuum cleaners, long known for their fashion forward colors, quality cleaning performance and advanced Sealed System construction that safeguards indoor air, added a new color to their line up – the S 4212 Neptune in Turquoise. Miele designers are once again [...]
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Three small vacuums by Rowenta that bring performance and power in small package. Above is the bagless RO3486 Compacteo equipped with HEPA H10 to retain even the finest dust particles up to 99.9%, and featuring advanced cyclone technology for high separation of dust from the air. The small vacuum measures just 38cm in height yet comes with powerful 1,900 watt motor, adjustable aspiration, telescopic pipe, cord-rewind, wheels, and various tools and brushes. Priced at approximately € 120.
With its soft brush wheels, the small Intense Animal Care vacuums [...]
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Rowenta Silence handheld vacuum cleaners come in several models but the availability varies depending on geographical region. This rechargeable cordless vacuum cleaner is quite and powerful enough to do the job yet keep the noise to the very minimum. Equipped with ten 12 volt nickel cadmium batteries, the handheld cleaners can vacuum dust and spilled liquids for about 18 minutes before recharging. You can switch between 2 suctions powers, Turbo for floors and Mini for delicate surfaces, and alternate between extension nozzle designed for dust and scraper nozzle for liquids. Other main benefits include [...]
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The new Miele Hybrid is the first vacuum cleaner equipped with lithium-ion batteries that offers total freedom of movement and an unlimited range. This high quality vacuum is the first compact cleaner to run effectively on AC or battery independently, alone with all the functionality. Thanks to the advanced technology you will never loose suction as the 1,800 watt motor runs smoothly with no [...]
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The high power Bissell ProHeat 2X CleanShot is upright vacuum cleaner with 6 cleaning settings and is quite capable of giving all leading brands a run for their money. Equipped with special 12 row cleaning brushes and integrated heating system which heats hot tap water up to 25° hotter, Bissell ProHeat 2X CleanShot delivers heavy duty spot cleaning at the push of a button. Its unique Dry Aire function dries wet carpet while cleaning it. It also comes with Microban anti bacterial protection, tough stain [...]
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The robust Bissell ProHeat All Rounder is a truly all round home cleaner. A high performance vacuum cleaner that will deep clean your carpets as well as clean and dry hard floors or unsealed laminate floors to the highest commercial standard. The ergonomically designed 2.0 kW Bissell ProHeat All Rounder has water filtration, professional deep cleaning for carpets, on board water heater and upholstery cleaning tools. The All Rounder is heavy and may take some effort to move [...]
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Well, we are not sure if this is the very smallest vacuum cleaner, but Dyson D26 for sure packs the strongest punch in the smallest vacuum out there. Designed especially for Japanese homes but available elsewhere as well, this cleaner is a third of the size of its predecessors. Dyson engineers redesigned each and every component so the patented cyclone technology fits into a space envelope the size of an A4 sheet of paper.
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The new Blendy Metal is the powerful compact blender from Ariete featuring professional performance and simple yet elegant lines. Equipped with special stainless steel blades for blending and emulsifying fruits and vegetables in a matter of seconds, this metal finished, compact blender is ideal for preparing smoothies, sauces, shakes, soups, creams, cocktails and crushed ice. Comes with the measuring cap to dose all of the ingredients with the utmost precision, and the graduated glass goblet and non-slip feet [...]
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The new auto-lift steam iron that revolutionizes the way you will be ironing from now on. The innovative system of self-lifting patented Ariete iron makes it the only iron on the marketplace that reacts to the simple touch of your hand, thanks to the special microsensors embedded in the handle. And the ironing results are also excellent, with fabric wrinkles disappearing in front of your eyes. The auto-lift adjusts automatically, significantly minimizing the effort and time, needed to accomplish this not the most pleasant chore. No burning or accidental stretches, stainless [...]
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The new Siemens Z6.0 comes in two powerful and extremely efficient models, the Z6.0 Power and the Z6.0 Eco. Boasting the symbolic green power cord, these vacuums are setting the bar high in terms of environmental features and operating economy. Using lower wattage but delivering top performance, each energy saving vacuum offers a new dimension in floor care. Siemens Z6.0 cleaners combine the enhanced efficiency, offered by the Siemens compressor technology with a new aerodynamic system, designed to improve airflow within the cleaner. This results in up to [...]
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The above image shows iPod integrated with the vacuum cleaner. New musical vacuum to be precise, called Electrolux Silence Amplified. Just when you think that the industry has done with vacuum cleaners everything it could, Electrolux shocks you again, launching vacuum cleaner + iPod device. The cleaner, based on UltraSilencer which is the most silent vacuum cleaner ever made, will, according to laboratory [...]
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This new water heater from Gorenje Tiki is actually a heat pump which saves money and contributes to a cleaner environment. Mounted on the water storage tank, the heat pump represents the most energy efficient and cost effective way of water heating, drawing the heat from the ambient air and using extra energy source to heat the water up to 55°C. The Gorenje pump is equipped with a system for thermal disinfection in order to prevent bacterial growth, by extra heating the system in even intervals up [...]
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The new Ariete Aqua Force is small vacuum cleaner with water and HEPA filters, ideal for those with allergies to dust. The small bagless vacuum features 1.6 kW power output, 3-liter water tank to capture every little particle of dust and debris, and conveniently located power controls. 8-stage filtering, retractable power cord, universal nozzle for carpets and hard wood floors, soft-touch rubber wheels and accessory kit. Price for this small vacuum is € 150. Ariete.
Other small [...]
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SEBO vacuum cleaners can furnish quite an impressive list of references from the professionals who clean the homes of rich and famous. From the White House in Washington, to Buckingham Palace in London, to the famous Adlon hotel in Berlin, the German engineered, reliably designed, easy to use and exceptionally functional SEBO is well known for its high level of quality, and is a sign of vacuuming excellence. In the U.S. market, SEBO Felix vacuum cleaner is available in Classic, [...]
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Equipped with the powerful 2.1 kW motor, the new AEG-Electrolux UltraActive vacuum cleaner makes short work from vacuuming saving time and energy. The bagless vacuum is extremely efficient and its cyclone technology allows for a quick and simple cleaning of the dust container. UltraActive comes with 12 foot vacuum hose, maneuverable wheels and high-performance low-floor nozzle so you can easily reach every corner and under every bed in your house. When not [...]
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Built with an extra wide cleaning head for maximum cleaning power, the Automatic X5 Extra Sebo vacuum cleaner is a powerful vacuum for the toughest of cleaning jobs. Featuring a 1,300 watt motor and a Big Foot cleaning head for large areas, the widest among the Sebo vacuum cleaners, and weighing 7.6 kg or under 17 lbs, the Sebo X5 vacuum is ideal for cleaning carpets, hard floors, stairs and removing pet hair from all surfaces. Key benefits also include a computer control system, a stair cleaning hose system, S-Class filtration and an anti-allergy [...]
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This inexpensive and powerful 1,800 watt bagless Simac vacuum cleaner offers cyclone technology and constant suction rate. You can also store this VTE 18 NB Powersimac either horizontally or vertically. It comes with electronically adjustable suction power, 2.5 liter easily dischargeable collection tank, HEPA filter, steel telescopic extension tubes, hose, combo brush for carpets and hard floors, cable with auto rewind and multipurpose upholstery nozzle. Price for the Powersimac VTE 18 NB is € 70. Simac.
Previously, Tornado cyclonic vacuum cleaner Compact [...]
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Another innovation by James Dyson, the fan without the rotor aptly called the Dyson Air Multiplier creates a powerful yet gentle cooling air breeze seemingly from thin air. The no blades, no buffeting fan works very differently to your conventional fans. The Dyson Air Multiplier uses Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times.
Up to 27 litres of air per second is drawn in by an energy-efficient, brushless motor. Technologies very similar to the ones used [...]
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Tip of the Day: Be safe when grilling
Your grill might have served you well so far this summer, but a little bit of servicing now will ensure safe and effective cooking and protect its looks far into the fall and beyond. Here’s how:
If your grill has become hard to light or the flame isn’t as strong as it could be, check for blockages in the tubes that lead to the burner. Clear obstructions by using a wire or pipe cleaner and pushing debris through to the main part of [...]
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The elegant PlusMinusZero air cleaner by Naoto Fukasawa has a slim elegant shape and maintains clean air for about 25 m³ space. The quiet and unobtrusive air cleaner is made of ABS plastic casing with perforated steel grille, and is available in black, white or grey. The deodorizing carbon HEPA filter acts as an allergy block, to sterilise and deodorise the air, removing at least 99.97% of airborne particles as wells as curbing the spread of bacteria, pollen, ticks and [...]
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By the Numbers: Washing machine capacities grow, but efficiency rises
9 percent
Amount the capacity of the average washing machine sold today has grown since 2000, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Despite that larger capacity, today’s average washer consumes 64 percent less energy than those sold nine years ago. Consider the Energy Star-qualified GE WBVH5300K[WW], covered recently in this Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs post. This 0 front-loader aced our energy- and water-efficiency tests and cleaned capably and quickly (cycle time was a brisk 69 minutes). e-mail | Twitter [...]
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Ever wonder how that new Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid or Maytag appliance with all the newest technology came to the marketplace? Well, Whirlpool, the parent company has formalized a process to sort through the thousands of ideas that, at any one time, are percolating up from product groups, new business development teams, and i-mentors — employees trained in innovation who have been deployed throughout the organization to identify promising ideas. From that first grab-bag of concepts, managers green-light several hundred for study, giving each a slice of an innovation budget that ballparks at several [...]
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 Our latest ongoing tests of washing machines included three very different washers yet they had two things in common: All are made by Whirlpool and, more notable, they were tough on our test loads. See our newly updated ratings (available to subscribers) for more details on these and dozens of other top- and front-loading models and use our free buyer’s guide to washing machines for more expert advice.
Check out our July 24 post on three other recently tested washers. And look for more Inside [...]
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Cleaning out the water heater might be some people’s idea of a fun day’s activity, but it sure isn’t mine. If you really plan to take this job on, please read on for what essortment.com has to say and be certain that your are ready for the task. Once you start, you’ve got to finish or you’ll be getting soapy water from your faucets for quite a while.
Mineral deposits in the tank, or problems caused by them, are the most common reasons to clean a tank. If you have a gas water heater the deposits form on the bottom [...]
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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are often out-of-sight and out-of-mind when you’re looking to buy a new home, moving into one or just making sure your current home is in good repair. However, updating your HVAC system now can increase the comfort and energy efficiency of your home, and might even qualify you for a tax credit.
With the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, homeowners may be eligible for a tax credit if they purchase certain types of HVAC [...]
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The 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 people are finding space for washers and dryers in convenient areas of the house like upstairs near bedrooms. Experts say installing a “laundry nook” is not only a good [...]
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