We had hints of this some months ago but it would appear that Panasonic, the Japanese manufacturer, is set to launch a washing machine among other products that can be controlled by an Android app later this month in the Japan.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
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Chinese Electricals Price War
It seems that it’s not just in Europe that times are tough as now Chinese retail giants decide to gear up for a price war in the face of slower domestic sales on mainland China by slashing the prices of applainces and other goods.
Fisher & Paykel Face Another Recall
Current.com reports that after the recent recall on some of its DishDrawer dishwashers due to risk of electric shock last month that Fisher & Paykel is facing another recall and has issued a product recall for selected single door dishwasher models.
LG Washing Machine Does Star Wars
Not so much news but an interesting use of your time. That is, if you have way too much time on your hands to waste that is would be to play tunes, such as an iconic Star Wars theme on your washing machine.
Duties To Be Placed On Washing Machines
The United States Commerce Department has granted a request from Whirlpool to place tariffs on washing machine models imported from South Korea and Mexico.
Servis Brand Relaunches In The UK
The Servis brand returns and relaunches in the UK under the brand’s new owners, Vestel of Turkey with four new washing machine models although we expect new products to be introduced in due course.
Bosch Opens New Washing Machine Factory In Russia
Bosch Siemens Group (BSH) have opened a new factory will produce slimline washing machines, which are thinner than most standard washing machines in St. Peterburgh, Russia.
GE Introduce A New Advanced Fridge Water Filter
GE has introduced what it claims to be the most advanced water filtration system in the industry as part of its recently launched French door refrigerators.
Whirlpool Reports Profits
Reuters reports that Whirlpool has missed Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly earnings and sales, hurt by weak demand in Europe and a stronger US dollar.
LG Fridge Has A Door Inside The Door!
LG have announced the introduction of a new french door fridge freezer model for the US and although there is no confirmation that we will ever see this model in Europe it is interesting, mainly because it seems a bit of an odd idea.