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  • AquaSmart Top-Loading Washer
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • The AquaSmart top-loading washer can clean clothes in high efficiency or traditional wash mode. This washer also has an automatic water-level sensor that detects the size of the load and adjusts water use accordingly. The AeroSmart top-loading dryer has 18 settings, including an allergy cycle and a blanket-drying cycle. A self-cleaning lint filter continuously removes buildup and deposits it into a lint bucket that doesn't have to be emptied for up to 15 cycles, the manufacturer says. 888-936-7872.
  • BoschNexxt Washers and Dryers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • The Nexxt line of front-loading washers and dryers features an energy-saving setting that doesn't affect the cleaning and drying results. The EcoAction program decreases the temperature and amount of energy used during the wash cycle by up to 20 percent, while the dryer's EcoSensor feature uses less energy than conventional dryers by adjusting the temperature based on the moisture level of the contents, the company says. The 800 series features settings designed to remove tough stains and remove up to 99.99 percent of bacteria. 800-921-9622.
  • Duet Steam Washer and Dryer
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The Duet Steam washer-and-dryer pair naturally steams out stains, wrinkles, and odors in minutes without pretreating or chemicals, according to the manufacturer. Shown in aspen green, the washer uses up to 73 percent less water and 77 percent less energy than conventional top-loaders and steams away tough stains, from grass to grease, the maker says. 800-253-1301.
  • Whirlpool Institute of Fabric ScienceWhirlpool Brand Scientists Go Hi-Tech Helping Consumers Sort Out Age Old Chore
  • ebuild (9/10/2007)
  • Whirlpool brand's Institute of Fabric Science (WIFS) has entered the re-launch cycle, now the freshest laundry resource for millions of customers worldwide. The recently transformed WIFS Web site utilizes the expertise of fabric professionals to tackle the various laundry-related inquiries that Whirlpool receives from consumers. The revamped Web site (www.instituteoffabricscience.com) operates as an informational hub for the many people who struggle daily with fabric care dilemmas. With built-in customer service, expert advice, consumer lifestyle stories, statistics, and more, the site makes laundry easier and less like a chore.
  • Combination Washer/Dryer
  • residential architect Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The ASKO combination washer/ dryer packs a full load of functions into one space-saving appliance. The Energy Star-compliant unit measures just 23½ inches wide by 34 inches tall, but its large-capacity drum can hold the same volume of laundry as standard models. Three rinse settings, three spin speeds, a ventilation-free condenser, and an anti-wrinkle guard function complete the package. 800.898.1879. www.askousa.com
  • GE HotpointGE 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.
  • Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 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.
  • Panorama(TM) French-door refrigerator LG Electronics Solidifies Appliance Leadership With New High-End Full-Kitchen Series
  • ebuild (5/18/2007)
  • Bolstering LG Electronics' leadership in the premium major appliance category, the company unveils its next-generation, full-kitchen series for consumers seeking high-end design as well as enhanced functionality at the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, May 8-10 (Booth C3713).The industry's first dual-convection electric range;"Consumers demand both design and functionality from their appliances, and our new kitchen series integrates technology, powerful performance and style into the most-used room in the home," said John Herrington, president of LG Electronics USA, Inc., Digital Appliances.

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