With the soon to be unveiled Appliance Stimulus Package Plan, the federal government is offering a new rebate program designed to help stimulate the economy as well as help homeowners and business owners save money on their electric and water bills. Prices for electricity is going up and with many homeowners and business owners feeling the pinch it would be a great idea to get rid of some of the appliances in your home that are costing you money rather than saving it.
You may be thinking that if isn’t broke don’t fix it but even though that refrigerator has been with you since forever, is it really keeping your food as cold as it should? Is the electric bill that you are paying now going to decrease with the dishwasher that you have? You have to take a good look and see whether the appliances in your home are Energy Star or Energy Efficient and if they are saving you money. If the answer is no then it may be time to buy new appliances.
Electrolux is quickly becoming a favorite among homeowners because their products are energy efficient and they are dependable and reliable. Electrolux has provided more than 40 million consumers refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and dishwashers. Let’s take a look at some of the appliances that qualifies Electrolux for the Appliance Stimulus Rebate.
Electrolux Side by Side Refrigerator with IQ Touch Controls
This refrigerator by Electrolux is model EI26SS55GS, this model offers some pretty impressive features. Let’s start with the
IQ Touch Controls, for those homeowners who like to be in control of the settings on their appliances the IQ Touch is just what you need. The control panel will show you nearly endless options to help keep your food cold and last a lot longer. This appliance offers Chill Zone Drawer, this draw works as the chilled air is vented right into the Luxury Glide drawer to help keep foods extra cold while providing easy to gain access.
This refrigerator offers a 9†Tall Water/Ice Dispenser, this unit was designed to work with a large number of container sizes. This system can accommodate up to 16-ounce tumblers or glasses or a coffee carafe. There is a Fast Ice Option that allows you to make 50% more ice on those days where you need more ice. There is an alarm system on this refrigerator. If there is a power failure or if someone leaves the door open for more than 5 minutes the alarm will sound. If the inside temperature starts to rise over 56 degrees for more than 20 minutes the alarm will sound. This is a great energy saving feature.
The Electrolux Standard Depth Side By Side Refrigerator with IQ Touch has larger, gallon size plus door bins, quiet operation and tilt out freezer bins. You could not ask for more in a refrigerator, plus it is Energy Star rated as well. The price on this refrigerator is about $ 2499.00 and it comes in Stainless Steel, Black and White. You can find this refrigerator and more in your local appliance store or local home improvement retail stores.
Electrolux Front Load Washer With Wave Touch Controls
If you are looking to get a new washer to replace the old one then you have come to the right place. Electrolux has a wide variety of washers for you. One of their premier washers is the Front Loading Washer with Wave Touch Controls. This Energy Star rated washer offers a 4.7 Cubic Foot capacity, this is one of the largest in the inventory. How long do you have to wait before your wash is done? With the Front Load Washer from Electrolux you only have to wait a mere 18 minutes.
The Wave Touch Controls can be activated with a simple touch of your finger. This feature offers the most washing and dry cycles including a choice of choosing 3 favorite settings. This washer is considered Eco Friendly since it has a very energy efficient water use. By using this washer you can use 56% less water and this washer is 83% more efficient than other washers. Does your washing machine stop when the clothes become unbalanced while washing? The Front Load Washer is equipped with state of the art advanced technology that keeps the unbalanced loads wash cleanly and evenly without stopping the machine.
Some of the other features of this machine are the Signature Blue LED Lighting, Luxury Design Lighting; the Luxury Quiet Sound Package that allows you to do your clothes and no-one could hear your washer. This machines has control lockout, reversible door for easy installation and it has a delay start. You can have these features and a whole lot more for $ 1,799.00. This washer comes in Red Hot Red to add some spice to your laundry. You can find this washer in any appliance store or local home improvement locations.
Electrolux 24†Built In Panel Ready Dishwasher
The Electrolux 24†Built In Panel Ready Dishwasher features the IQ Touch Controls. Now you can see how to set your options
for maximum clean. This dishwasher offers a large capacity with adjustable rack space. This is Electrolux model EIDW640HT and is Energy Star rated so not only will you save money every month but also it does qualify for the Appliance Stimulus Rebate. This dishwasher has a stainless steel interior for strength and dependability. The unit has a Luxury Hold Door with a Smart Soil Sensor so the washer will know which dishes need a bit more cleaning.
This Electrolux 24†built in dishwasher offers an automatic cycle, heavy wash cycle, a normal cycle and even an Eco Wash Cycle. The racks are adjustable for those slightly larger dishes, pots and pans. There are 4 cup clips and 4 rows of fold down tines. The lower rack offers a utility tray and shelf with a lower rack handle with a knife holder and 4 stemware racks. This dishwasher offers a Sure 2 Fit racking System; this is one of the most flexible racking systems of most dishwashers.
It has a place for over 180 items that you need to get clean. Everything from silverware to stockpots can fit in this dishwasher and still get every single plate, glass and pan clean. When the system is set in the lowest setting you can fit 10†stemware in the top rack and 12†dinner plates in the bottom. This dishwasher also has a Perfect Stemware Cycle; this setting will leave your glass clean and without water spots. This Electrolux 24†Built In Panel Dishwasher is Energy Star rated and costs about $ 1099.00, you can purchase this dishwasher and others like it in your local appliance store or Home Depot, Lowe’s Locations.
Times are tough all over and while we are trying to find ways of cutting back we are not looking in the places we should. We think by cutting out movies or going to dinner that we can save money. These ways are effective but they don’t make a real dent. By choosing to replace old appliances like your washing machine, refrigerator and dishwasher will more energy efficient models is a great way to start seeing some real savings. You may be thinking that you have to spend money to save it and it is true. But is does make perfect sense.
Why waste money month after month on your electric bills, which are going to get higher, has rates change or spend more money on water than you have to? While you do have to spend the money to get the new appliances the Appliance Stimulus Package is here to offer consumers a way to get the saving every month they need by purchasing an Energy Star appliance but by offering a rebate from $ 50 to $ 200.
Keep an eye out for the announcement that this program has begun, it should start sometime before the end of the year. But don’t wait too long, while the program is slated to run to 2012, each state is being provided their own allotment of the package and as long as the state has the funds to issue a rebate the program will run or 2012 whichever comes first. Do some shopping around and check out the Electrolux website for more qualifying appliances.