Home Appliance Guide
Q: What is the Cash for Appliances Program? —
A: Exactly what it sounds like! The Department of Energy announced on July 14, 2009 that it would fund $300 million for a state-run rebate program to encourage purchase of energy saving appliances.
"This stimulus certainly is needed," said Jill Notini of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. "Our industry is down 15 per…
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Home Appliance Guide
Shopping for home appliances can be really daunting. Everything seems questionable. "Is the sales guy actually helping me, or is he just trying to make a sale?" "Is this vacuum really worth spending that much money?" "I love the style of this washer - but how long will it last?" —
And with each brand constantly bombarding us with commercials telling us they're the best, it's really har…
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Air Purifier Guide
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN PURCHASING AN AIR PURIFIER —
First of all, donʼt buy just to buy. —
Try to determine if the air your home is unhealthy. There are several indicators of poor indoor air quality: stale, stuffy air; lingering odors (again, my old roommate comes to mind); eye, nose or throat irritation; relative humidity levels below 30% or over 60%; excessive dust; and pet da…
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Dehumidifier Guide
TYPES OF DEHUMIDIFIERS — —
A whole house dehumidifier will eliminate humidity throughout the home and is attached to your furnace system. Some are fully automatic and many come with gages similar to those for your furnace and air conditioning system mounted on your wall. If you are interested in a whole house dehumidifier, it is best to consult several professional contractors. It i…
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Dryer Guide
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING A DRYER —
How often do you use your dryer? —
If your laundry consists of piles of heavy denim work clothes twice a week, you're going to be happier with a heavy duty clothes dryer that can handle the chore. Conversely, if you mainly fluff dry your lingerie and hand washables, then a dryer that features a series of delicate setting…
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Dryer Guide
It's hard enough to shopping for a new dryer, but with each brand constantly bombarding us with commercials telling us they're the best, it's really hard to figure out which brand actually is the best. —
That is, until now. —
We sent out a survey asking Viewpoints members to rate their own dryers. Over 8,000 people responded to tell us what they really think about their dryers. …
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Heater Guide
TYPES OF SPACE HEATERS —
There are several types of space heaters available with various features and benefits. You need to know the different types of space heaters before you shop so you can better determine what the best space heater is for you. —
Convection space heaters are the best option when you're trying to heat an entire room. They may use a fan for better heat distribution…
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Sewing Machine Guide
WHAT IS THE BEST BRAND OF SEWING MACHINE? — —
I wish there were an obvious winner for best sewing machine brand. Many machines have similar feature sets and history of reliability. Your objective is to select a machine that works well for your particular needs. Depending on your sewing level and the projects you undertake, the best brand for one sewer may not be the best brand for …
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Vacuum Guide
HOW TO START LOOKING FOR A VACUUM — —
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The pressure to find the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be frustrating, and sometimes downright oppressive. It will be well worth your time to map out a game plan to shop for a vacuum cleaner. This involves jotting down your needs before you step into the vortex of vacuum cleaner shopping. —
Jot down some notes on a pi…
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Vacuum Guide
It can be really hard shopping for a new vacuum. Everything seems questionable. "Is the sales guy actually helping me, or is he just trying to make a sale?" "Is this vacuum really worth spending that much money?" "I love the features this vacuum has - but how long will it last?" —
So to help make the process a little bit easier, we sent out a survey asking Viewpoints members to rate th…
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Washing Machine Guide
It's hard enough to shopping for a new washer, but with each brand constantly bombarding us with commercials telling us they're the best, it's really hard to figure out which brand actually is the best. —
That is, until now. —
We sent out a survey asking Viewpoints members to rate their own washers. Over 8,000 people responded to tell us what they really think about their washin…
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