Appliances

December 2022


Pros
1. Ventless Dryers Recycle the Hot Air they Produce
If your home lacks a venting option, then a ventless dryer is the best choice to do laundry in your home.

2. Ventless Dryers Can be Installed Almost Anywhere
Almost all ventless dryers are electrically powered, as long as you have a circuit, you are good to go.

3. No More Lint Fire Worries with a Ventless Dryer
When you own a ventless dryer, it is much easier to maintain the unit, no need to worry about cleaning lint from trap every time, it uses heat in a different way.

4. Ventless Dryers are more Efficient
You will use less energy with a ventless dryer compared to a standard dryer. With a heat pump dryer, the air used to dry your clothes is always warm because it is recycled.

5. Your Clothes are Treated Better in a Ventless Dryer
Because a ventless dryer tends to use a smaller chamber and a lower heat setting than vented models, clothes make it through the laundry without quality issues.

6. There are Fewer Installation Steps Associated with a Ventless Dryer
A ventless dryer requires Zero ventilation setup, no need to worry about vent hoses.

7. You Eliminate the Cost of Installing an Outside Vent in Your Home
If you do not have an outside vent in your home, you must add that to the cost of a vented model.

8. Ventless Dryers Distribute Less Heat to the Surrounding Environment
Vented dryers while operating is very warm to the touch; ventless heat pump dryers are up to 5 times more efficient than a vented model.

9. Many Ventless Models Offer a Comparable Drying Time
Comparable from 60 Min to 75 Min
Cons
1. The Capacity of a Ventless Dryer is Much Less than a Vented Dryer
If you have a large family of 5+ people, then a vented dryer would get you through your laundry chores faster.

2. Many Ventless Dryers Operate on a Low-Heat Setting
If you must dry your clothing quickly, a vented dryer will always be your best choice, for the average ventless model, their high heat setting is comparable to the low heat setting for a vented model.

3. Ventless Dryer Cost More than Vented Dryers
Average price of a heat pump ventless dryer is $1600.00, Vented Dryers Start as low as $500.00.

4. You Must Still Maintain Certain Ventless Dryers on a Regular Basis
If you opt for the cheaper condenser ventless dryer, you will replace lint trap cleaning with water tank emptying.

5. Ventless Dryers Tend to be Noisier than Vented Dryers
If your laundry room is on main floor or close to living quarters, Heat pump models are some of the loudest appliances in the industry.

6. It may not be an Option for some Living Situations
Although ventilation is not a requirement for ventless dryers, most models do have a requirement that ample air flow is accessible to the appliance.

7. Vent less Dryers add More Humidity to the Laundry Room
If you home is a high moisture environment, then a ventless dryer may promote mold & mildew inside the laundry room.

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February 2022

Are Appliance Extended Warranties worth It?

Some say it’s not worth the extra cost, if you buy a washing machine for $400.00, it’s not worth the $150.00 on an extended warranty. 20 years ago extended warranties may not have been recommended. Appliances are built a little differently than they used to be, some Fridges, Ranges and Washer/Dryers cost over $3000.00, and the parts are so expensive because newer units all have computer boards. It could cost $200 to $300 for the parts, and it seems that energy-efficient machine break down more easily. Most service calls on fridges range from $200 - $500. One call and you have made up the price of the warranty. If the appliance cost $800 or more, it may be very well worth it. Often if you do not use your warranty, the cost of the warranty could be used towards certain merchandise as a credit.

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September 2021

At Whirlpool, We advance technology to the point of simplicity. Creating innovation that’s forward thinking for what we choose to put in it – and what we don’t. Great design that fits seamlessly into life. And is truly a pleasure to live with.
Whirlpool appliances do things the way you do them. Your intuition for how to get things done is something we value so much, we’ve put it into our appliances—making guesswork a thing of the past. Every detail is attended to. Every machine is designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want—easier, faster and smarter.
In many Whirlpool appliances, remarkable sense and adapt technology responds to the needs of your clothes, your meals and your foods. By adapting to each situation, intuitive sensors make key refinements—precisely adjusting water levels for the best clean possible or measuring moisture content for better baking. So your fabrics look newer longer, meals cook more evenly, and foods stay cool and flavorful.
To us, advanced performance means getting great results while using less water and energy. Our ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances deliver eco-efficient operation that exceeds the toughest government standards. Like you, we believe precious resources should be
used with care.
At Whirlpool brand, making the best appliances through constant innovation is a given. But as we move into our second century of leading the appliance industry, we’ll also continue leading the charge to protect our environment, and support our global community. Along with you, we never stop seeking smarter ways to help run a home— whether it’s yours or the one we share together.
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August 2021

From microwaves, coffee makers and toasters to fridges and beyond, Canadian stores selling appliances are reporting a record shortage of both inventory and parts due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s a domino effect of surging demand and supply chain problems, resulting in mounting backorders. Several manufacturers say they are working hard to crank out appliances to meet the rising demand, which are hampered by scaled back operations and pandemic protocols. Parts & service will face particularly longer wait times into the next year because of changing market dynamics.
For customers, that means limited selection of all items in stock for major appliances well to the end of 2021. Several appliance stores in Alberta are now focusing on only restocking their most popular items.
At Whirlpool most appliance factories and warehouses in the United States and abroad are operating at 50% capacity because of the pandemic.
We are not over the hump yet, the Association of Home Appliances Manufactures of Canada says several brands have now begun to make headway through backorders, but still could be bad for Fall sales and Black Friday.
At the end of the day, people just need to be understanding and patient during this time.

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At Whirlpool, We advance technology to the point of Simplicity. Creating innovation that’s forward thinking for what we choose to put in it – and what we don’t. Great design that fits seamlessly into life. And is truly a pleasure to live with.

 

Whirlpool appliances do things the way you do them. Your intuition for how to get things done is something we value so much, we’ve put it into our appliances—making guesswork a thing of the past. Every detail is attended to. Every machine is designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want—easier, faster and smarter.

 

In many Whirlpool appliances, remarkable sense and adapt technology responds to the needs of your clothes, your meals and your foods. By adapting to each situation, intuitive sensors make key refinements—precisely adjusting water levels for the best clean possible or measuring moisture content for better baking. So your fabrics look newer longer, meals cook more evenly, and foods stay cool and flavorful.

 

To us, advanced performance means getting great results while using less water and energy. Our ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances deliver eco-efficient operation that exceeds the toughest government standards. Like you, we believe precious resources should be used with care.

At Whirlpool brand, making the best appliances through constant innovation is a given. But as we move into our second century of leading the appliance industry, we’ll also continue leading the charge to protect our environment, and support our global community. Along with you, we never stop seeking smarter ways to help run a home—whether it’s yours or the one we share together.