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Category Archives: Appliances
Choosing Among Different Types of Washing Machines
Top Loading Agitator Washer Top load agitator washers are traditional washers that your mom and grandma used. This design is still a popular choice for many. The center post agitator rotates back and forth swishing the water through the clothes … Continue reading
All-In-One Washer & Dryer from Whirlpool
Whirlpool is arguably the largest appliance manufacturer in the World. Headquartered near where it was founded in the Western Michigan town of Benton Harbor, the company began making washing machines in the early 1900’s. Today, Whirlpool still is a leader … Continue reading
More Appliance Finishes from Maytag
We’ve recently written about Frigidaire’s Smudge Proof Stainless Steel, KitchenAid’s Black Stainless Steel, GE’s Slate appliances, Samsung’s Tuscan finish, Viking’s Graphite Grey, Whirlpool’s White Ice and the bright appliance colors from BlueStar or Bertazzoni. Now, we are highlighting two new … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Marketing, Products
Tagged Cast Iron Black, Fingerprint resistant, Frigidaire, Maytag, smudge-resistant, stainless steel
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Appliance Colors in 2019
We recently posted a blog covering three new appliance finishes available in 2019: Durable Appliance Finishes in 2019 Smudge-Proof Stainless Steel Slate Black Stainless Steel Today, in addition to appliance finishes, we’re going to look at some of the appliance … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Products
Tagged Bertazzoni, BlueStar, Custom Yellow, GE, Graphite Grey, Miele, Purple, Samsung, Slate, Sunset Bronze, Truffle Brown, Tuscan, Viking, Whirlpool, White Ice
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GE Sells Appliance Unit to Chinese Firm, Haier
$5.4 Billion Sale Follows Failed Deal With Electrolux General Electric has announced the sale of its appliance division to the Chinese firm, Haier for 5.4 billion dollars. The sale includes GE's 48% share of Mabe, a Mexican based appliance firm. … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business
Tagged antitrust, appliance industry, appliances, Electrolux, federal, GE, GE Appliances, General Electric, Haier, management, monopoly
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U.S. Sues to Stop Electrolux – GE Appliance Merger
FEDS Sue to Stop Electrolux Deal with GE Appliances In a shocking move, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking to prevent the 3.3 billion dollar sale of the GE Appliance business to Electrolux. According to Chris … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business, Economics
Tagged appliance industry, appliances, Electrolux, federal, Frigidaire, GE, GE Appliances, General Electric, Hotpoint, monopoly
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Operating Appliances by Remote Control
A practical idea or ahead of its time? Are connected appliances for you? I’ll admit it. I’m an early adopter when in comes to technology. Also, having 30 plus years experience in the appliance business, I still follow and write … Continue reading
Beverage Dispensers for the Home
We've Come a Long Way Baby From Maytag's Skybox to the Dacor Wine Station Launched somewhere around 2003-2004, the Maytag Skybox home beverage dispenser could dispense either bottles or cans. With a distinct sports theme (you could order panels for … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Marketing
Tagged appliance industry, appliances, baseball pitchers, Dacor, Discovery WineStation, Maytag, Skybox, Whirlpool
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GE Attempt at Deception Doesn’t Fool Anyone
Shocking Overstatement by GE in Leading Trade Magazine The Nov. 2014 Retail Observer has a two-page GE ad/editorial pronouncing- “GE Appliances is committed as ever to serving our customers and helping them grow their business.” They must be kidding. … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Business
Tagged Electrolux, GE Appliances, GE Monogram, General Electric
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