Tag: washing machine

Concern Builds Over Biden’s Green Energy Clampdown on Washing Machines, Refrigerators

The Biden administration’s new “energy-efficiency standards” for refrigerators and washing machines have sparked concern among industry experts who fear they could end up costing manufacturers and consumers more at a time when energy costs have soared. The Department of Energy (DOE) last month proposed new efficiency standards for washing machines, claiming that they would “lower household energy…


How to Clean Your Washing Machine for Fresh Clothes and Linens

Maybe it seems crazy to clean a washing machine, but the dirt that disappears from your clothes, towels and sheets has to go somewhere, which means grime can build up inside your washing machine over time. Without regular cleaning, the appliance might also harbor leftover detergent, hard-water deposits and mold or mildew around the door…


Add a Washer Safety Valve

Who knew your clothes washing machine can create water damage in your home? The cause of the problem comes from the hose that connects to the water system; it can rupture or split. The damage occurs if the hose is left under pressure and it lets loose while no one is home and water flows…


2 Tips to Clean Your Washing Machine to Prevent Mildew and Remove Odors

After longtime use, a washing is prone to accumulating dirt, growing mildew, and developing bad odors. Here are 2 tips on how to clean your washing machine. Clean it Regularly and Soak it in Hot Water If you find that your laundry has lint, black stains, or does not smell good, it’s gone too long…


Chip Shortage Leads Major Firm to Scavenge Semiconductors from Old Washing Machines

The global semiconductor shortage has led a major industrial conglomerate to resort to buying up old washing machines and removing chips from inside for use in their own products, according to the head of a supplier of key technologies to chipmakers. Peter Wennink, the CEO of ASML, a company that dominates the global market for…