Stories Tagged as
Appliances
Yesterday's efficiency standards are saving you money today
Apr 17, 2024
Household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines would use a lot more energy if not for efficiency standards.
As new home sales continue to rise, where are the appliances?
Oct 27, 2021
Some home builders are starting to figure out ways to adapt to shortages by stocking up and using alternative brands.
What happens when a home builder can't find a microwave?
Jul 26, 2021
Until all the appliances are installed in a home, construction is not complete.
Appliance shortages hold up home improvement and new construction
by
Amy Scott
Mar 23, 2021
Homebuilders are passing the costs of delays on to consumers because demand for houses is so high.
Challenges to output a "mixed blessing," says steel company chief
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Alli Fam
Nov 13, 2020
With COVID and trade barriers limiting supply, her inventory is worth more but replacing it isn't simple.
J.C. Penney's return to appliances may be paying off
by
Annie Baxter
Aug 9, 2016
The company's offering deep discounts and attractive financing to woo customers.
J.C. Penney is set to enter the appliance business
by
Nova Safo
Feb 17, 2016
To boost sales, stores are targeting the 'modern American mom.'
For public good, not for profit.
GE stuck with appliances, but still transcends them
Dec 7, 2015
General Electric fails to rid itself of appliance products.
A low-energy solution for drying clothes faster
Jul 29, 2015
Scientists and industry are using sonic vibes to improve the humble appliance.
Tech IRL: A smart way to stay cool
Aug 29, 2014
This week, a new app promises to control the air conditioning remotely.