Appliance manufacturers are getting innovative to get consumers to think about upgrading by trying to outdo themselves. Smart features like Wi-Fi, internal cameras, touchscreens and the ability to order colored appliances is readily available. But after a recent patent for a fridge with an internal egg boiler, Haier may be pioneering the next level of features. The recent patent issued…
Remote Diagnosis Platform for appliance repair was created by Appliance Gurus. They tested it in Oregon with 200 customers after a storm and their technicians diagnosed problems by remote video. Portland was hit with a storm and roads were hard to travel. Appliance Gurus was able to pivot with customers to the company’s Remote Diagnosis Platform (RDP) and was able…
Samsung wants to create robotics and AI-powered solutions for homes and just unveiled new products that show the company’s vision by teasing three new AI-powered robots for the home. JetBot 90 AI+ The JetBot 90 AI+ is slated to arrive in US the first half of 2022. Powered by Intel AI and touted as the world’s first smart robotic vacuum, the…
The Department of Energy reversed Trump’s rules on dishwashers, washers, and dryers, but is behind on reviewing more than 30 standards. Biden’s Department of Energy continued reversing Trump administration’s assault on energy efficiency standards this week by undoing rules that would have allowed certain models of dishwashers, clothes washers, and dryers to use unlimited water and energy. As a reminder,…
One of the headlines at CES 2022, was an appliance named Bob—a mini dishwasher that cleans dishes in as little as 20 minutes. Bob is designed for spaces that wouldn’t normally be able to accommodate a dishwasher, such as boats, RVs and rental properties. It only uses 1 gallon of water, depending on the cycle. Countertop dishwashers aren’t new, but Bob has…
