Bosch, Viking focus on Design recognized with multiple Awards
by Andrew Hermann | January 20th, 2010
Any time an appliance manufacture does a significant design and product makeover as Bosch and Viking did in 2009, manufactures and distributors alike hold their breathe to see the reaction from the consumer. If the response of the design community is any indication, everyone can breathe easy as Bosch was the big winner at the annual GOOD DESIGN™ Award, taking home 11 honors, while Viking walked away with a respectable 3. Founded in 1950 by architects Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr., the GOOD DESIGN AWARDS Read the full post
US Department of Energy Gives Consumer Rebates on Energy Star Appliances
by Andrew Hermann | January 14th, 2010
Starting in January 8, 2010, the Department of Energy initiated a "Cash for Appliances" program giving consumers rebates on purchases of new Energy Star Appliances. Unlike last summers popular "Cash for Clunkers" program were all aspects were uniformed throughout the country the appliance rebate will be different state by state. Specifically for Puerto Rico the program begins in February with vouchers valid for 30 days. If funds remain, an additional round will begin the end of May until funds are depleted. Similarly the program also begins in February for the US Virgin Island, however, to date, will only last one month. Products that are eligible for the rebate are: refrigerators, freezers, clothwashers and dishwashers. All Built-in Refrigerators and Freezers by Liebherr, Bosch, and Gaggenau, and U-line are energy certified and will qualify for this program. The freestanding refrigerators by Viking are also energy star certified. Addtionally all dishwashers ... Read the full post
