Home Appliance Technology
Energy Labels Are Becoming More Important as Appliance Use Grows
Why buyers should check the current label period, realistic usage and lifetime electricity cost.
Home Appliance Technology Insights
Detailed technology guides, comparisons, explainers and practical advice.
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Home Energy Management
A home-energy dashboard needs an action the household can take
Seeing a household’s energy use can be informative.
Home Climate & Air
Read an indoor-air number alongside the room and the sensor
An indoor-air display is useful only when the household understands what it measures and where the reading comes from.
Home Cleaning Technology
Map the floor before choosing a robot cleaner
A robot cleaner operates in a changing room, not an empty showroom.
Kitchen Technology
Compare cooking technology around the meals you actually make
A kitchen appliance should fit the space, the household routine and the cookware or accessories it requires.
Smart Appliances
Check a connected appliance with the network switched off
A connected appliance still needs to perform its ordinary job.
Home Appliance Technology
Before buying a connected appliance, test the ordinary controls
A washing machine still needs to fit the space, handle the household’s laundry and have service support.