Appliances

Appliance shopping
Appliances each have a cost to purchase, and the cost of use. Make sure to consider both when choosing new appliances

Appliances each have a cost to purchase, and the cost of use. Make sure to consider both when choosing new appliances

Thinking about new appliances for your kitchen? See what you should know before you head to the store.

When it's time to replace your refrigerator, do you know where to start. Learn which features will help you save energy.

Shopping for a new washer and dryer can also be difficult with all the options to choose from. Find out what features will help you save energy.

Front-loading or top-loading which is most energy efficient washer and what features will help you save energy and money?

ENERGY STAR appliances are your kitchen helper with energy savings

Learn how simple every-day habits can save energy in the kitchen

Cooking with magnets? That's right, induction cooking uses a magnet to heat the pan and the contents of the pan.

Traditional dryer vents can let in outside into you home. Try this energy-saving version to help keep the outside air where it belongs.

See how energy efficient washers are made to help you save energy and water.

Older connectors can crack or break, causing a safety hazard

Protect and preserve your appliance investment with regular maintenance and inspection.

From warming drawers to wine cellars, it's all about convenience in the kitchen

Your old appliance doesn't have to end up in the landfill, recycle it. It will be torn apart and the parts and pieces will be reused.

From refrigerators to washing machines, find out how to save energy in your house.

Size, features, configuration -- they're all considerations when you go shopping for a new fridge

Learn the best ways to save energy with appliances, whether your buying new or using your existing appliances.

Tour a refrigerator manufacturing facility to how energy efficiency is built into a refrigerator from the beginning.

Ever wondered how your appliances are tested before they arrive at your home? Take a look behind the scenes at a washer test lab.
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