LG Electronics was honored with 15 CEA awards for excellence in design and technology. These awards celebrate LG’s innovations, mostly in the Consumer Electronics area (TVs, mobile, etc.). In the home appliances category, LG won for one of its vacuums, as well as for one of its refrigerator/freezer models. LG Electronics has one more than 100 of the CES awards… Read More
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Looking for a Discontinued Appliance Part?
It’s not impossible to find discontinued appliance parts. In fact, it’s extremely easy. Whether you need discontinued parts for a refrigerator, dishwasher, AC or heating unit, an ice machine, a washer or dryer, or a grill, you have plenty of options. Many Appliance Parts stores online allow you to search for parts. However, if a part you’re looking for is… Read More
Whirlpool Gets Another Go at LG Case
According to a recent Bloomberg article, Whirlpool’s argument against LG will get another hearing in court. Whirlpool claims that LG’s refrigerators violate a patent involving its ice storage. A previous ruling denied their claim, but the US International Trade Commission has said that it will review the case. If the ITC rules in Whirlpool’s favor, some of LG’s refrigerators will… Read More
Replacing a Stainless Steel Refrigerator Door
I found an article that makes the task of replacing a stainless steel refrigerator door almost seem easy. First, it says to wear gloves, so you don’t leave any kind of marks on the surface. The article assumes that the machine is unplugged, disconnected from the water supply, and that the old door is already off. Second, position the door… Read More
LG Electronics Files Complaint Against U.S. Department of Energy
According to ApplianceMagazine.com, LG Electronics has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for requiring LG to comply to a new energy testing standard without clarifying exactly what that new testing is. The DOE is also requiring LG to remove Energy Star labels from some of their refrigerator-freezer models by January 2nd if they don’t comply to… Read More
Gifts That Keep On Giving
Major appliances aren’t usually thought of as obvious gifts during the holiday season. Nevertheless, an interesting trend is developing this year. Stores like Sears, Home Depot, Lowe, and others offered promo packages on Black Friday for major appliance sets, mostly for laundry pairs. Severe discounts were offered for Electrolux, LG, Amana, Maytag, Duet, and more brands. The gambit worked–according to… Read More
How to Maintain your Refrigerator
Refrigerator maintenance is a key element to keeping your energy bills low. I found a great article featuring basic tips to clean and care for your fridge and freezer. The step-by-step instructions will guide you to clean your condenser coils, the drain hole, the drip pan, and the gaskets. Next, change the water filter (if your fridge has an ice… Read More
Does Going Green Mean = Ditching Your Old Frig?
Not necessarily. According to a recent article in the New York Times on refrigerator appliances, any appliance that are over 15-years-old should probably be put out to pasture. That’s good news for about 80% of appliances. If it’s avocado or brown-colored, it may be time to go. But when appliances are disposed of, we have to also think about the energy that… Read More