About the only thing that would make Whirlpool's latest washer and dyer pair more efficient would be if they loaded and unloaded themselves.
What
Whirlpool actually has created is a washer and dryer that exceeds government energy and efficiency standards. The two machines were developed in conjunction with its Institute of Fabric Science.
The washer uses as little as 11.5 gallons of water per load. It exceeds the minimum federal energy standard set for selling appliances by more than 160 percent, on average.
The Whirlpool Duet premium washer senses load conditions and manages the precise release of detergent and conditioner at the right time during the cycle for optimal fabric care and cleaning.
It comes with an EcoBoost option that reduces the water temperature and increases agitation duration as the temperature drops. That means the decrease in temperature is offset by the increase in tumbling to deliver the same results while using less water and energy.
For every household that uses the new Whirlpool Duet laundry pair, 12,857 gallons of water could be saved every year, the company estimates.
It also saves as much as $3,300 in lifetime energy costs.
"As the industry's most resource efficient brand, Whirlpool is dedicated to delivering products that provide superior energy and water savings coupled with exceptional performance," says Wes Pringle, vice president brand business teams for Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool Corp., with headquarters in Benton Harbor, is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $17 billion in 2009. It has 67,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.
Writer: Kathy Jennings
Source: Wes Pringle, Whirlpool Corp.
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