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Appliance

The term Appliance refers to two classes of objects:
  • One class of objects includes items that are custom-fitted to an individual for the purpose of correction of a physical problem, such as prosthetic and orthotic appliancess.

  • The other class of objects includes items that accomplish routine household tasks, using electricity or some other energy input. These are grouped into two categories: small appliances and major appliances. Such items as toilets and sinks are not appliances, but plumbing fixtures, because they operate only with water and not with energy input.

Connectivity among home appliances through a single display unit is enabling appliances to communicate with each other and assist in performing key functions. For instance, energy distribution can be managed more evenly so that when the washing machine is on, the oven can ge into a delayed start mode, or vice versa.

Computer networking

Can be described as class of network infrastructure devices which includes hardware and/or software that are custom-designed for the purpose serving a specific function, such as a firewall, encryption, or VPN ASIC.

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KitchenAid
Manufacturer's product information page including information on customer service, design center, schedule of events, recipes and promotions.
http://www.kitchenaid.com/

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

Well Done
Brief reviews of several different kitchen appliances, how they work, and why to have them.
http://www.kitchen-emporium.com/welldone.html

Consumersearch.com: Smoke Detectors
The site identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/smoke_detectors/index.html

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

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

Whirlpool Shopping Guides
Information on household appliances and nswers to the questions most often asked by shoppers.
http://www.whirlpool.com/shopguide/index.htmls

Home Appliance Magazine
Offers product reviews and appliance buying guides.
http://www.homeappliancemagazine.com/

Shop Kitchen Appliances.com
Research and compare product features of kitchen and laundry appliances.
http://shop-kitchen-appliances.com

Epinions: Appliances
Consumer reviews, buying tips and advice, price information for large and small appliances.
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Appliances

Appliance.com
Descriptions of household appliances and selected lawn and garden equipment with links to dealers, manufacturers and buyer's guides.
http://www.appliance.com/

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

Appliance411.com
General home appliance information for consumers including money saving purchasing and servicing tips, getting repair parts, and links to merchants.
http://www.appliance411.com/

HomeAppliances.com
Provides access to appliance specifications, features, rebates, promotions and helpful appliance buying information from all manufacturers on the Web.
http://Shop.HomeAppliances.com/index.shtml

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

ACestimates.com
Topics include air conditioning and heating maintenance, filters, indoor air quality, humidifying the home, repair cost estimates, thermostats, and heating safety.
http://www.acestimates.com

Appliance Helpline
Free on-line major appliance diagnosis and repair tips. Also information on individualized telephone help for a small fee.
http://appliancehelp.com

ApplianceAdvisor.com
Provides trade show news, product summaries and links to brand, e-dealer, and consumer resources in North America.
http://www.applianceadvisor.com/FrameMain.htm

How Stuff Works: Bathroom Scale
Photographic tour, with drawings, of the inside of a bathroom scale.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-scale.htm

How Stuff Works: Electric Razor
Photographic tour of the inside of an electric razor.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-razor.htm

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

TV Gadget Judge
Hands on tests and reviews of As Seen on TV gadgets.
http://www.tvgadgetjudge.com

Appliance Help by the Virtual Repairman
Free appliance repair help for non-professionals.
http://repair2000.com/

RepairClinic.com - Appliance Repair Tips & Help
Offers basic maintenance and troubleshooting tips and teaches the workings of household appliances in easily understood language.
http://www.repairclinic.com/0003.asp

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

Better Homes and Gardens: Kitchen Appliances
Includes tips, advice and information about kitchen appliances.
http://www.bhg.com/home/Kitchen-Appliances.html

How Stuff Works: Wall Transformer
Photographic tour of the inside of the common power-cube transformer.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-transformer.htm

Good Housekeeping Institute: Space Heaters
Find a space heater that got high marks from the Good Housekeeping Institute
http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/consumer/appliances/articles/0,12873,284519_290173,00.html

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

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

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

Energy Savers: Major Appliances Shopping Guide
U.S. Dept. of Energy explains what the energy saving labels mean for major energy appliances.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/shoppingguide.html



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