We've all heard about ENERGY STAR®, and we know it's a government-sponsored program, but like so many government programs, the specifics often elude us. Let's see if we can't shed some light on this so you'll have another tool to make better appliance choices.The ENERGY STAR® program was established ... Read More
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Jul2012
Remember the burger joint with the theme "Have it your way"? Why is it that it's so difficult these days to buy appliances your way? Some appliance retailers places have no way to get any information off the phone, others have only internet sales, and no convenient SouCal location. Still ... Read More
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Jul2012
What is a French Door Refrigerator?There are four basic refrigerator/freezer categories. They are: Top-mount. This unit has the freezer on the top ... Read More
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Jul2012
A new fully integrated 30-in. single door refrigerator-freezer combination has been introduced by Liebherr. The 1500 series (models HCB 1560 and HC 1540) is a unique product in the industry filling an ... Read More
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Jul2012
Choosing a built-in refrigerator can be a daunting task. Not only is it a major investment, but there are many considerations and options. Simply categorizing and listing the choices may be of ... Read More
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Jul2012
Few appliance items get less attention and deserve more than water filtration systems. Having clean, safe water is not only critical for your personal health, it can be important for the operational health of your water heater, your dishwasher, your washing machine, and your home's plumbing system. It's hardly ... Read More
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Jul2012
When you're making the selections for you new kitchen, you get to choose from dozens of paint colors, a host of cabinet finishes and various flooring and countertop choices. But, when it comes ... Read More
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Jul2012
A very popular configuration in the kitchen has become a cooktop with a wall-oven underneath. It's a space saving solution that has good esthetics with a nice uninterrupted site line on the ... Read More
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Jul2012
Francesco Bertazzoni founded the Bertazzoni company in 1882 to supply wood burning stoves to his home town of Guastalla in Northern Italy. His venture was a success and Bertazzoni soon came to ... Read More
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Jul2012
Having just finished the 4th of July holiday season with all the attending appliance sale events, it should be noted that at least one of the big box stores - the guys who ... Read More