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Gold Fast Fill Refrigerator- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- Gold Fast Fill refrigerators feature a 50 percent larger dispenser area than traditional models, with extendable trays and rotating faucets. Settings for the dispenser include a wide or slow stream for no-splash filling. The measured-fill feature, which presets ounce, cup, and liter measurements, is 95 percent more accurate than traditional dispensers, according to the manufacturer. Some of the units carry the Energy Star rating.
Modular Column Refrigerator- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
- The modular column refrigerator features a glass, aluminum, and stainless steel interior, which helps to prevent bacteria growth and allows for better conduction, maintaining an even temperature, according to the maker. Utilizing sensors within the unit, an electronic control panel with clear LCD display lets the user control temperatures within 1.5 degrees F. The columns, which are Energy Star-rated, are available in 24 and 30 inches, fully integrated into custom cabinetry or with aluminum or stainless steel doors.
- Kitchen Products Review
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/7/2008)
- Manufacturers and energy conservation experts agree that of all kitchen appliances, the refrigerator uses the most energy because it is always on. But strategies for making the product more energy efficient vary, as companies experiment to find the best solutions. From improved insulation to new compressor technologies, appliance makers continue to introduce new ways to make refrigerators more efficient. And with Energy Star requirements tightening, energy costs rising, and green living taking center stage, pros should expect homeowners to begin demanding those resource-saving features just as much as stainless steel finishes and built-in ice makers.
- Luxury Refrigerator
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (4/1/2008)
- Available in freestanding, stainless, and fully integrated models, the 36-inch refrigerator features LED lights, an Energy Star rating, a water filter, double freezer drawers, and a dual refrigeration system. 866.543.2437.
- Study Reveals Desired Kitchen Technologies
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/8/2007)
- No kitchen is complete without a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. But what about a recipe finder? A digital calendar? A home control station? According to the "Digital Kitchen Study" conducted by the CABA Internet Home Alliance Research Council, these are some of the high-tech features consumers desire. The study was based on a survey of 602 homeowners between the ages of 25 and 64 who have broadband Internet access and household incomes of more than $35,000 per year. Of the 22 concepts presented in the survey, the study found that some of the most desired kitchen innovations are a digital calendar that allows users to add appointments and notes for everyone in the household to see, a recipe projection system that would let users look up a recipe online, a universal charging station, and an energy usage and monitoring control system.
Built-In Line Refrigerators- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The company's revamped built-in line includes a freshness preservation system that controls the temperature and humidity in the refrigerator and freezer separately and features preset temperature options, says the maker. Air in the refrigerator is purified every 20 minutes to eliminate odors, viruses, bacteria, and ethylene gasses that cause food spoilage. 800-532-7820.
Modular Integra Refrigeration Units- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Modular Integra refrigeration units come in 11 configurations. The line includes refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers. Custom door panels can be adjusted while attached to the unit, and a special hinge makes the door reversible. 800.921.9622. www.boschappliances.com
GE announces new ecomaginationSM Homebuilder Program- ebuild (7/19/2007)
- GE and Masco Contractor Services' (MCS) Environments for Living division celebrated the announcement of the ecomagination Homebuilder Program. This new program helps residential developers and builders design homes that are not only comfortable, but that are more efficient in their energy consumption and indoor water consumption than industry-accepted average new homes.
Home Appliance Manufacturers and Their Customers Show Commitment to Energy and Conservation- ebuild (7/19/2007)
- Home appliance manufacturers, through their trade group the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), have teamed with energy and water advocacy groups to lobby Congress to pass an energy bill which will include the strictest federal energy efficiency standards to date for several major appliance products. AHAM is also pushing for a first ever national water limit requirement for residential dishwashers and clothes washers. The new energy and water standards will result in a savings of up to 3.3 Quads of energy and nearly 11 million acre feet of water over 30 years.
Jenn-Air Expands Suite Choices for Style and Design Versatility - ebuild (7/11/2007)
- Jenn-Air brand's complete and varied line of kitchen appliance suites has expanded to include a new Oiled Bronze finish that offers a warm, richly hued alternative to stainless steel. This breakthrough line joins Jenn-Air brand's commercially inspired Pro-Style Stainless suite, sleek Euro-Style Stainless suite and modernist Floating Glass suite to bring high style and high performance to a wide variety of kitchen styles.
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