Directory of Appliances Resources

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This category provides product and service information so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. It also provides information about service contracts, warranties, recalls, and other product or service information for consumers who already have made purchases.

Sites in this category are buyers' guides, decision guides, price comparisons, recall information, or tips and advice.

Sites which are primarily promotional in nature, and not significantly useful in making informed shopping choices, can be found in appropriate Business, Regional, or Shopping categories.

Subcategories

• Air Conditioners
• Barbecues and Grills
• Blenders
• Bread Machines
• Can Openers
• Carpet Cleaners
• Coffee
• Cooktops
• Deep Fryers
• Dehydrators
• Dishwashers
• Dryers
• Energy Efficiency
• Food Processors
• Heating
• Ice Cream Makers
• Irons
• Juicers
• Microwave Ovens
• Mixers
• Ovens
• Ozone Generators
• Pasta Makers
• Popcorn Poppers
• Pressure Cookers
• Range Hoods
• Ranges
• Refrigerators and Freezers
• Rotisseries and Roasters
• Sandwich Makers
• Scales
• Sewing Machines
• Slow Cookers
• Snowblowers
• Steamers and Rice Cookers
• Teakettles
• Toasters and Toaster Ovens
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Waffle Irons
• Washing Machines
• Water Filters

Resources in This Category

• AHAM's Blog

  http://aham.typepad.com/ahams_blog/
  The official weblog of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, a not‐for‐profit trade association representing manufacturers of major, portable and floor care home appliances, and suppliers to the industry. Contains safety tips and news.

• Appliance411.com

  http://www.appliance411.com/
  General home appliance information for consumers including money saving purchasing and servicing tips, getting repair parts, and links to merchants.

• ApplianceStuff.com

  http://www.appliancestuff.com/
  Source for appliance parts, repair manuals, and free appliance repair advice.

• ConsumerReports: Appliances

  http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances.htm
  Provides reviews, information and buying advice for appliances. Paid subscription required for full access.

• ConsumerSearch.com: Hair Dryers Product Reviews and Reports

  http://www.consumersearch.com/hair-dryers
  Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.

• Consumersearch.com: Smoke Detectors

  http://www.consumersearch.com/smoke-detectors
  The site identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.

• Energy.gov: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

  http://energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program
  Discusses minimum efficiency standards and operation costs of various residential appliances and equipment.

• GE Appliances

  http://www.geappliances.com/
  General Electric brand name appliances page with information on rebates, warranties, parts and service, special offers, product line and model numbers.

• How Stuff Works: Electric Razor

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-razor.htm
  Photographic tour of the inside of an electric razor.

• How Stuff Works: How Hair Dryers Work

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/hair-dryer.htm
  Detailed photographic tour of the inside of a hair dryer, with full explanations of all parts, with many related links.

• How Stuff Works: Wall Transformer

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-transformer.htm
  Photographic tour of the inside of the common power-cube transformer.

• Howstuffworks.com's

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/question218.htm
  What do the UL marks on so many products mean?

• HowStuffWorks: Appliance Bills

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/question272.htm
  Why are my power bills so high? What appliances use the most power?

• Maytag.com

  http://www.maytag.com/
  Official site for home and commercial appliance products. Site includes product information, dealer locator, and customer service contacts.

• Minnesota Blue Flame Gas Association

  http://www.blueflame.org/
  Includes fact sheets for dryers, ranges, fireplaces, water heaters, grills and heat pumps, cost comparison worksheets and FAQs.

• Schedule of Normal Life

  http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/267.shtml
  Estimate of how long various appliances and systems last in an average home.

• Smarter House

  http://smarterhouse.org/
  Guide on energy savings in the home, in areas of major appliances, heating and air conditioning equipment, lighting, and electronics. Project of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

• UK Whitegoods

  http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/
  Features message boards and articles with advice about buying appliances, tips and tricks, installation, dealing with complaints, product reviews and industry news.

Related Categories

• Home > Business > Consumer Goods and Services > Home and Garden > Appliances
• Home > Home > Home Improvement > Appliances
• Home > Shopping > Home and Garden > Kitchen and Dining > Appliances

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