Energy Efficiency

The dishwasher is a true hero, diligently cleaning up after each meal and rescuing you from the mundane task of hand-washing dishes. It's a revolutionary appliance, transforming the way we manage our kitchen chores, and a definite essential in every modern household. But here's the exciting part – did you realize there are ways to enhance its efficiency even further?

By making just a few simple adjustments, you can optimize your dishwasher, saving valuable time, energy, and more importantly, money.

Loading Techniques

Ever wondered if there was an art to loading your dishwasher for optimal cleaning? Well, there is! It's not just about fitting everything in; there's a science to it. Take plates, for example – they go on the bottom rack, facing the center, while glasses and mugs find their place on the

Induction cooking is gaining popularity for a good reason - it's highly efficient. In fact, induction cooktops are nearly 10% more efficient than traditional electric appliances and about three times more efficient than gas powered ones. Not only that, but induction is also a cleaner and safer option, with environmental benefits over the standard electric cooktops. Because of their popularity and benefits, we've listed the top brands offering induction options, in no particular order

Jennair

Introducing the JennAir Euro Style 36” Induction Cooktop - the key to stress-free

Within the last couple of years, Induction has become an increasingly popular topic across the appliance industry. Induction brings many benefits but also brings heated debates about its outcome. Many see it as a controversial topic as many cities and some states, such as New York, are attempting to ban gas appliances or already doing so in favor of induction substitutions.

Regardless of what stance anyone takes, it's best to understand the factual possible challenges and benefits that come from switching from gas to induction.

Challenges

Price: One of the biggest challenges of switching from a gas range

There’s plenty of different strategies you can take on to save money around the house. From simply adjusting your thermostat to unplugging appliances, turning off the lights, and timing your overall energy use. However, upgrading to an energy-efficient appliance is one of the most effective ways to reduce your energy use and lower your utility bills. By making the switch, you will benefit from extra savings that can make a real difference to your budget!

Investing in an energy-saving appliance may not provide immediate results, but it does pay off in the long run by contributing to your overall financial stability. All you need to do is be on the lookout for those Energy Star logos!

What Are Energy Star Appliances?

The meaning of Energy Star certification can vary depending on the specific product it's applied to. To help you better understand

Remodeling an entire kitchen can be a daunting task in itself. But doing it on a tight budget is even more challenging. Don’t worry though, it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you may think. With some creative planning, smart choices, and budgeting, you can give your kitchen a new look without breaking the bank!

Planning & DIY

Before you even start your kitchen remodel, you need to make a plan of what you want to accomplish. Do you know what change you want to see? Is there an estimate for the cost or lead time for appliance and material deliveries? You should be able to know everything you need and everything you want to see before the change even happens. Knowing how much appliances, lights, and materials will cost ahead of time will help you not overspend and stay on track with the build.

If you're

Believe it or not, smart appliances have been around for several decades. Technically, the first piece of smart home tech dates all the way back to the 1960s! Nowadays, we have all sorts of devices and features on thermostats, appliances, and phones that can make our home more to our liking. With that said, appliance leaders like Electrolux are continuously innovating their appliances to bring nothing but the best in smart appliances to every home.

Electrolux's subsidiaries Frigidaire Home Products and Vintec are at the forefront of their innovations.

The New 4-Door French Refrigerator

A new

If you’ve been planning on making some green home improvements around your house, you might be happy to hear you could have money coming your way through the Inflation Reduction Act. Haven’t heard of it? Then you might be surprised to hear it was signed into law 7 months ago! So, what is it?

The inflation reduction act

The newly signed Inflation Reduction Act includes over $4.5 billion in funds for states to provide rebates for the purchase

The continued fight to reduce emissions may soon come right into your home. Cities like Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and others are leading the charge to ban gas appliances in new construction homes, apartments, and some restaurants in an effort to reduce emissions and improve environmental and public health.

The primary motivation behind this effort is to improve both the environment and our health.

Home impact

It is common for individuals to use their gas range or cooktop multiple times a day, with each cooking session lasting anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours depending on the complexity of the meal. While this is a routine occurrence in many households, it is important to be aware of the pollutants and toxic gases that are released into the home during the cooking process. Shockingly,