Does your dishwasher and garbage disposal suffer from bad breath? The folks at Whirlpool are banking on it. They've developed a special cleaner tablet that removes bad odors from both appliances. The tablet -- called the affresh™ Dishwasher and Disposal Cleaner...
Ever get stuck with a bum appliance? Ever been told it has to fail four times before the store will replace it? Sounds crazy, right? But it happened to James Lileks, a writer who took the time to scribe an open letter to the CEO of Best Buy detailing his ordeal.In the...
You've heard about the "Cash for Clunkers" auto program. Now apply that to your old energy-sucking household appliances. Primed to launch this fall, the "Cash for Clunkers" appliance version will give consumers who replace their old model dishwashers, refrigerators,...
I'm all for the integration of advanced technology into household appliances -- I love hood fans that turn on automatically when they detect heat from the range, double-ovens and pan detection features on induction burners. But when the ringing of a nearby cellphone...
Having a dedicated freezer in the home allows homeowners to save money by buying in bulk. That's the driving force behind the recent increase in freezer sales while purchases of all other appliances declined last year. If you are in the market for a new freezer, this...
Every time I break out our grill, I take one look at the flammable gas container and think to myself, "Be careful." I'll approach it with a little more confidence after reading this article from the CPSC recounting everything you need to know about safely operating a...
The statistics are sobering. When it comes to big appliances such as gas ranges, dishwashers and washing machines, 20% of the ones sold between 2003-2006 broke within three years. And 37% of side-by-side refrigerators broke within the same span. Now, according to this...
Propane dealers quietly reduced the amount of gas they put in tanks from approximately 17 to 18 pounds down to 15 pounds. Trouble is, they are charging the same amount for it and didn't tell anyone. "It's a price increase," retired lawyer Stuart Barr said in this AP...
You can imagine my dismay when I noticed big chunks of paint peeling off the inside of the lid of our grill. The death of a great grill! I've had it for almost 11 years. But you can also imagine my happiness when after shopping online for a new grill I came across...
There are simple steps you can take to extend the life of your washer and dryer and keep them running at peak performance. Product experts at Whirlpool suggest: Leave the lid open after each wash, which allows the basket to air-dry and get rid of residual water. Clean...
