A new type of foam insulation is now in use at Whirlpool’s Amana plant is producing refrigerators that are more energy efficient and will dramatically slash ozone-depleting greenhouse gases.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
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Smart Washing Machines To Grow
Research body TechNavio forecasts that the global smart washing machine market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.66% over the period 2013-2018.
Mondragon Head Quits
Spain’s huge conglomerate Mondragon, which employs 80,000 people worldwide, announced Friday the resignation of its president, Txema Gisasola, and the opening of a “period of reflection” in the face of economic troubles.
Fridge Used To Send Spam
We have maintained for some time that connected applainces are bad but now researchers have uncovered the very first wide-scale hack that involved television sets and at least one Wi-Fi enabled refrigerator.
Dyson Filter Free Vacs
Dyson has announced a new range of cleaners that gets rid filters altogether, meaning that you never have to do anything other than clean your floors and carpets.
Coolectric Fire Update
PRESS RELEASE: A serious fire at the Coolectric warehouses and offices in Newport Pagnell on Wednesday 15th January 2014 has totally destroyed all stock and severely damaged offices and buildings. All staff are safe and well.
Fire At Liebherr Warehouse
There has been a fire today at Liebherr’s Newport Pagnell warehouse and offices which is expected to cause significant disruption for at least the next few days to service and spare parts.
Whirlpool Sued Over Fire Death
A family is suing Whirlpool, claiming a defective refrigerator overheated and killed a man with a fireball.
Connected Whirlpool Appliances
Most connected appliances are, to be blunt but remaining polite, not very good but this new idea for a hob from Whirlpool might just be worth a look. Maybe.
New Samsung Fridge Freezers
Samsung’s been busy trying to innovate in the fridge freezer sector again with a couple of new lines that they have unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this week in what they call their Chef Collection.