We are looking at an age where people are preferring to live in smaller homes mainly due to the high cost of owning a home. But while the spaces are cramped which push people towards turning smaller and compact appliances, General Electric unveils two new lines of appliance ranges that should fit in perfectly and carry that elegance that appliances are known to have.

Both GE Profile and Monogram lines also offer selections that are perfect for the empty-nester who is moving to a smaller home or condo. Both models provide effective, yet quiet cleaning power with a five-level wash system and hidden, integrated electronic.

Here are some of the stainless steel appliances you can expect, particularly for a compact but modern kitchen.

• The GE stainless steel 24-inch electric range (JAP02SNSS) features a black smooth ceramic cooktop surface to make cleaning quick and easy. It also features a self-cleaning oven with a large ClearView window. The range is also available in a gas model (GAS02SENSS).
• The tall, slim GE 11.6 cu. ft. full door bottom freezer is available in stainless steel (GBC12IAXRSS) and includes a 7.30 cu. ft. fresh food capacity including electronic sensors for temperature management.
• You can still have an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher with the smaller GE Spacemaker 18-inch Built-in Dishwasher (GSM1860NSS). The full-length flat door fits nearly flush with cabinetry for a seamless look.
• The GE 1.8 cu. ft. countertop microwave oven, with sensor cooking controls (JEB1860SMSS), automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results.

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Now here is something that most home bodies will find handy. Samsung has unveiled its new WF419 high efficiency front load Vibration Reduction Technology (VRT) steam washer. As the most efficient front load full size washer in its class, the ENERGY STAR qualified WF419 provides advanced energy savings, water conservation and the option to wash and sanitize clothes in cold water for even more efficient operation.

The new Samsung WF419 front load washer goes beyond the ENERGY STAR qualifications and provides increased energy and water savings. Operating at 109 kWh/year, the low power consumption coupled with the large capacity of 4.3 cu. ft., makes the WF419 truly energy-efficient. It rates 127 percent better than federal energy standards, providing savings and reducing the total number of loads that consumers have to run. In addition, the WF419 provides increased water conservation. Consumers will save money by using up to 70 percent less water than comparable top-loading washing machines.

The WF419 is available in May for $1,199. A matching dryer is offered in gas and electric, as well as optional pedestals and stacking kits.

“These products are not affiliated with Keetsa or Bedzine and cannot be found in their stores”

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Samsung Unveils WF419 Front Load Washer

Today we are all encouraged to conserve electricity. There are various ways to do this such as:

1. Turning off lighting when not really in use
2. Unplug idle appliances
3. Turn to energy saving appliances based on energy star ratings

But what might catch the eyes of many would be the new gadgets being introduced in the market known as sockets with timers. They have a timer when set to a certain number of minutes will cut off the power flowing through the appliance or gadget that is using the energy flow.

At times, we tend to forget these plugged devices and thus adding to our utilities expense woes. At extreme cases, they can even be a cause for fire in the homes and you can just imagine the help they can generate.

A word of caution though. Make sure that you buy the tested ones and not socket timers that are of inferior quality. They are bound to originate from China or France and doing a little research on the web with regards to their reliability and specs would not hurt and requires little effort.

Should you Consider Socket Timers?