According to reports today Whirlpool spent $200,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the US federal government on appliance energy tax credits and other issues, according to a disclosure report. That’s down 13 percent from the $230,000 that appliance maker spent in the year-ago period, and 38 perce…
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Domestic Appliance News
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Panasonic Expands Appliance Range
Panasonic is expanding its UK white goods listings by adding two side-by-side fridge-freezers and five washing machines. With the new products, which will be rolling out across Europe this spring, the company is concentrating on the energy-saving features that have made it a major white goods pla…
LG Slated For Alleged Energy Rating Cheats
The electronics giant LG has been alleged to be cheating on energy-use tests for a popular fridge and will have to compensate customers in the USA and now in Australia as well. So this would appear to be a global tactic although we obviously can’t say that for sure. Nick Stace, CEO of Choice whic…
Another Exploding Fridge Destroys Oldham Kitchen
A Royton family had a lucky escape when their kitchen was destroyed by an exploding fridge. Barbara Taylor was in the living room of her Wetherby Avenue home when the drama unfolded.
Electrolux Claims New Dryer Saves 40% Of Energy
Heat pump dryers appear to promise dramatic energy savings, they dry garments so much more gently than traditional dryers so the results are superb it is claimed. Many owners would disagree and we’ve heard that some aren’t happy at all with the results. This is because the heat pump technology al…
Gorenje Launch Washing Machine With Cleaning Cycle
A self-cleaning washing machine cycle designed to eradicate troublesome washing machine smells has been unveiled Gorenje. Gorenje says its Steriltub self-cleaning program is able to get rid of ‘unpleasant odours’ from washing machines that can arise through regularly using low temperature washing…
Whirlpool Wins $1.78 Million From LG in Patent Case
Whirlpool have won $1.78 million in patent- infringement damages from Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. in a continuing dispute over refrigerator technology. After a seven-day trial in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, the jury of five women and three men also decided today that Whirlpool didn’t i…
Fridges Talking To Washing Machines?
At CeBit this week a system that allows various domestic appliances to talk to one another has been introduced and it is called Hydra. The system is being trialled and is partially funded by the European Union, so at least they think it’s a good idea.
Candy Recalls Trio Three-In-One Cooker, Hob & Dishwasher
Candy has warned that certain combined dishwasher, oven and hob appliances in its Trio range may pose a fire risk. In an official safety warning the company says: ‘Although the risk is very small, we have become aware and are concerned that an extremely low probability exists of overheating of a …
LG To Recall One Million Washing Machines!
Details are a bit sketchy at this point but, LG Electronics are to will voluntarily recall about 1 million washing machines in its home market to change door locks to help prevent child-safety accidents. LG will replace the locks on some models manufactured between August 2003 and October 2008 to…