Top 20 Best Home Appliances Brands & Manufacturers
HOME APPLIANCES are electrical/mechanical machines which accomplish some household functions, such as cooking or cleaning. Home appliances can be classified into: major appliances, small appliances and consumer electronics.
Home Appliance News, Reviews & Resources
- 3 Laws of Robotics - "The First Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. The Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. The Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law."
- 5 ways to clean your home naturally - "Shop-bought cleaning products can be harmful to the environment and your health. Homemade alternatives, made with products such as lemon and vinegar, can tackle the toughest of jobs."
- 7 Gadgets That Will Clean Your House (That Aren’t Robot Vacuums) - "Think beyond Roombas when you're looking for tech that can clean your house for you."
- 7 Things You Should Never Plug Into an Extension Cord or Power Strip - "An expert weighs in on the do's and don'ts of home extension cords: 1. Air fryer. 2. Microwave. While the dream is to move into a home with a built-in microwave, we're all not that lucky. 3. Refrigerator. 4. Toaster and toaster oven. 5. Extension cords. 6. Space heaters. 7. AC unit."
- 8 BEST ROBOT VACUUMS FOR EVERY HOME & BUDGET - Wired.
- 10 easy-to-use gadgets to help keep your house clean - "The time for a deep spring cleaning has passed, but somehow all the dust in your home accumulates. You do your best to stay on top of all those regular household chores such as laundry and dishes, and you do a regular house clean each week, but the truth is, you're likely neglecting some major spots in your home."
- 15 natural ways to spruce up your home - from nettles to rainwater - "The green cleaner." Former Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle says we have been ‘brainwashed’ into believing we need harsh chemicals to clean our homes. Here’s how to take a more environmentally friendly approach.
- a beginner’s guide to perfect ironing - "Here’s how the experts do it."
- A trip to Dyson’s dirt-filled, germ-obsessed world - "Dyson invited me to spend two days inside its hyper-clean universe to see what’s next and why it’s trying to scrub every hidden bit of filth from our homes."
- AIR CONDITIONING - Wikipedia.
- Amazon agrees to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7bn - "Acquisition part of Amazon’s bid to accelerate its growth beyond retail, but concerns raised about market power of Bezos firm."
- Amazon bought iRobot to see inside your home - "With Roomba’s maps, Amazon’s vision of ambient intelligence in the smart home is suddenly attainable."
- APPLIANCIST - home appliances trends & news.
- ‘Ask all the time: why do I need this?’ How to stop your vacuum from spying on you - "Even if you’re not gadget-obsessed, the odds are you’ve got at least one smart device at home. So how do you limit the internet of things from listening in?"
- Back from the shrink: how to rescue clothes that have shrunk in the wash - "Shrinkage of clothes cannot always be reversed. But sometimes, with a bit of luck and a lot of steam, you may be able to restore shrunk items."
- best air conditioner - Wired.
- best clothing iron - engadget.
- BEST GEAR TO HELP YOU CLEAN UP YOUR ACT & YOUR HOUSE - "Your house is a mess, and everything is a disaster. Start by vacuuming your floors."
- best portable air conditioners - The Telegraph.
- best portable carpet & upholstery cleaner - engadget.
- BEST ROBOT VACUUMS FOR EVERY BUDGET - Wired.
- BEST ROBOT VACUUM YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW 2022 - "These wonderful little robots do all the hard work for you."
- best robot vacuums of 2023: Expert tested & reviewed - "ZDNET tested the best robot vacuums from iRobot, Roborock, and Dreametech to help you get the most for your money. Roomba j7+ - Best robot vacuum overall."
- best robot vacuums you can buy 2022 - "If you’re going to drop some money on a robo-vac, make sure it’s the right one."
- best smart doorbell camera - "It's between Ring and Nest."
- Chemical analysis & origin of the smell of line-dried laundry - "We show that the smell of line-dried laundry is due to the unique combination of traces of atmospheric hydrocarbons, sunlight and a wet fabric surface. This surface photochemistry is likely to be widespread in the environment on surfaces of natural materials."
- Cleaning Tools for a Tiny Apartment - The New York Times.
- Don’t charge your phone overnight: the expert guide to using electricity safely - "Can you change a lightbulb if you don’t know whether it’s on or not? And what’s the best way to remove toast stuck in the toaster?"
- DYSON CYCLONE V10 ABSOLUTe review - Wired.
- Dyson says its 360 Vis Nav has 'twice the suction' of any other robot vacuum - "It has a pop-out arm that gets dirt against walls."
- Dyson to go all cordless with vacuums, starting with the Cyclone V10 - engadget.
- DYSON V7 MOTORHEAD CORD-FREE VACUUM review - Wired.
- Dyson's latest handheld vacuum works smarter, not harder - "There's also a smart sun lamp and a personal air purifier."
- Dyson’s new V15 Detect vacuum uses lasers to guilt you into doing a better job of cleaning - "It also has a new processor to measure dust intake."
- Ecovacs Deebot 900 review - "An automated cleaning solution that won’t suck your wallet dry."
- ECOVACS DEEBOT M81 PRO review - Wired.
- Electric air dusters rock - "It’s a simple low-tech device and seems fairly obvious, but if you don’t have one, it can change your life."
- ELECTROLUX PURE I9 review - Wired.
- Feeling the Heat? Here’s When Fans Can Help - and When They Don’t - According to Science - TIME Magazine.
- finally a Roomba that can empty itself - "iRobot put a vacuum in its robot vacuum charging base."
- Google Nest Smoke Detector review with HomeKit - "Does Google make the best smart smoke detector once added to HomeKit?"
- Has the Era of Overzealous Cleaning Finally Come to an End? - "This week, the C.D.C. acknowledged what scientists have been saying for months: The risk of catching the coronavirus from surfaces is low."
- Have you washed your toothbrush lately? The surprising truth about how to keep your home truly clean - "We all keep our sheets, floors and fridges respectable (don't we?), but how often should we be doing it? From shower heads to keyboards, experts tell the shocking truth."
- Home appliance - Wikipedia.
- Household Chores You’re Avoiding Are Key to a Deeper Life - "Scientific studies provide evidence for this phenomenon. Researchers have found that we’re more likely to overcome a relational or work-related impasse not when we are hunched over our desks in rapt concentration or collaborating in a Zoom meeting, but rather on breaks when we do boring activities or when our minds wander. Approximately one-fifth of our most creative ideas emerge during those times."
- how air conditioning is heating up the world - "As temperatures rise, a new book delves into the environmental toll of America’s favorite way to cool off."
- How clean should your home be? - "Why spring-cleaning won't benefit your health. Many of us spring clean as the weather warms up. But is there such a thing as house that's too clean? Could a little bit of dirt be good for us?"
- how excessive cleaning gives us a false sense of security - "Covid-19 is a mainly airborne disease. So does our endless disinfecting and hand sanitising serve any purpose - or could it be worse than useless?"
- How the utility room became the new status symbol - "Once they were grim spaces to stash away the mop. Now they’re must-haves for the rich and aspirational. What’s fuelling the desire for laundry-room luxe?"
- How To Clean & Declutter Your Home - The Ultimate Guide - Vacuum Cleaners Advisor.
- How to Hand-Wash All Your Clothes - "Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle."
- how to stay cool when home-working in a heatwave - "Overheating without workplace air conditioning? These essential tips from one seasoned home-worker will make the rising temperature a breeze."
- HUE’S NEW SMART SWITCH IS FOR THE SUPERUSERS - "The Tap Dial is a smooth way to control your Hue lights."
- I just discovered my Roomba can be a security camera - "iRobot’s new Remote Check In feature lets you access the camera on the j7 Roomba, so you can see a live view of your home."
- Ikea’s Shortcut Buttons appear in stores as smart blinds gain HomeKit support - "Ikea’s smart home continues to evolve."
- IROBOT ROOMBA 690 review - "This bot features iRobot's best vacuuming tech, but at less than half the price."
- IROBOT ROOMBA 980 review - "If you have the cash, this is the robot vacuum you need to get."
- iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first hybrid robot mop & vacuum we’ve tested that does a great job at both - "Combination robotic mop and vacuum hybrids are pretty common these days, but typically they can’t do both jobs well: they either leave your carpets dirty, don’t thoroughly scrub your floors, or even worse get your carpets wet since they can’t get out of their own way. So it was a pleasant, but not altogether unexpected, surprise that iRobot, the company that started the robot cleaning craze, has also cracked the code for a combination vacuum and mop with its new Roomba Combo j7+ ($1,100), an improved version of the best robot vacuum in our last round of testing. It’s the first hybrid we’ve tested that really does a great job of both vacuuming and mopping, with robotic arms that effectively lift the mop pad out of the way when it senses carpeting."
- iRobot’s flagship Roomba Combo J7+ earned its place in my smart home - "But it remains a luxury purchase."
- iRobot’s new $599 i3 Plus Roomba comes with automatic emptying but no smart maps - "A new midrange vacuum from iRobot."
- iRobot’s newest Roomba uses AI to avoid dog poop - "Finally, decades of research into artificial intelligence are paying off."
- LG's MoodUP refrigerator comes with color-changing LED doors & a built-in speaker - "Choose 22 colors for the upper door and 19 for the lower one."
- Men may not ‘perceive’ domestic tasks as needing doing in the same way as women, philosophers argue - "By adding a gender dimension to the theory of 'affordance perception' and applying it to the home, a new hypothesis may help answer questions of why women still shoulder most housework, and why men never seem to notice." University of Cambridge.
- Microwave your sponges & vacuum your broom: how to clean your cleaning products - "The vacuum cleaner can often be the dirtiest appliance in the house; but spring cleaning your cleaning gear can make for a more efficient, healthier home."
- NEATO BOTVAC D7 CONNECTED review - "Neato's high-end botvac lets you program no-go lines & does a quick, thorough clean."
- New Hue bulbs have leaked & they look amazing - "Philips Hue’s new Lightguide bulbs are big, beautiful, and bloody expensive."
- New US energy standards would force incandescent lightbulbs into retirement - "Trump’s energy department blocked a rule intended to phase out less efficient bulbs. Now Biden plans to move forward, slowly. The US department of energy has put forward a new standard for the energy efficiency of lightbulbs that would essentially banish the era of older, incandescent technology in favor of LED lighting."
- 'no-wash' movement - "Designer Stella McCartney caused headlines by detailing her low-clothes-cleaning habits. There's a growing cohort of people who believe in washing clothes less - or not at all."
- Philips Hue adds a whole bunch of new lights, including a ‘light tube’ - "Plus new filament bulbs that can change color temperature."
- Philips Hue leaks show new versatility for Lightstrip Plus & Bloom - "Cut Lightstrips can be reconnected."
- Philips Hue light bulbs can still be hacked - "- until recently, compromise your network. Might want to check if you’ve got firmware 1935144040."
- Philips Hue module turns any light switch into a smart switch - "There's also a redesigned dimmer switch."
- Philips Hue partners with Spotify to turn all your lights into a music visualizer - "Hue lights can change based on mood, tempo, and more."
- Philips Hue TV sync box now supports HDR10+ & Dolby Vision - "Plus support for voice control and universal remotes."
- Philips patched a longstanding Hue bulb security flaw - "Hackers could have accessed home or business networks through compromised bulbs."
- Ring Alarm review: Amazon's smart security upgrade - "DIY wireless home security system is a great alarm that’s smart enough without trying to do too much."
- robovacs are coming & they’re edgier than ever - "The IFA 2023 trade show floor was overrun by robot vacuums on a quest to clean your floors. From one that does the splits with its mops to the return of the square robot, these robots are coming for those corners."
- Roborock S6 is so much more than a vacuum - "The Roborock S6 is a feature-packed device that will help you keep a tidy and orderly home."
- Roomba Combo j7 Plus review: now with a mop on top - "A cool but minor upgrade to an already excellent robot vacuum, iRobot’s Combo j7 adds a mop to the bot and is worth considering if you’ve got hardwood floors and lots of fluffy rugs. For everyone else, the regular j7 vacuum is still your best bet."
- Roomba i7+ is a step forward for home robots - "Our readers tell us why iRobot’s latest vacuum is so popular."
- Roomba now supports IFTTT functionality - The Verge.
- Roomba will soon be able to build a map of your home’s Wi-Fi coverage - The Verge.
- Roomba’s latest robot vacuum has a robot mop on top - "With a retractable mop pad, iRobot’s Roomba Combo j7 Plus can mop and vacuum your carpet and hard floors without your help."
- Samsung Ballie first look at CES 2020 - Samsung's small, yellow Ballie robot is designed to act as a personal assistant for the home. The device uses a mobile interface, on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, voice activation and an in-built camera to recognise and respond to its users, and help them with various household tasks. It responds to spoken demands as a pet might, but can be used as a wakeup call, a fitness assistant, to record moments or to manage other smart devices in the home like TVs and vacuums. YouTube 3:24.
- Segway's robot mower uses GPS to stay on your lawn - "There's no need to install a perimeter wire with the Navimow."
- Summer is here, and I want a smart air conditioner - The Verge.
- Sunsets are kryptonite to some fancy robot vacuums - "These vacuums have limited low-light sensitivity."
- The best space heater, tried & tested - "Space heaters save you money - this is the best one out there."
- The original Philips Hue Bridge hub is losing all internet connectivity on April 30th - "No more Alexa, Google Assistant, or software updates."
- The surprising dangers of cooking & cleaning - "Experts say most of our exposure to air pollution could occur indoors. What are the most effective ways to reduce indoor pollutants?"
- The Wealth of New Choices With Robot Vacuum Cleaners - The New York Times.
- This country’s love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change - "'You can’t survive without air con in Singapore,' Chee said. 'It’s impossible with the heat.'"
- This Small, Sheepish Robovac Will Win Over Your Heart - Wired.
- This smart air conditioner is a summer must-have - "The EvaSMART 2 combines an A/C, humidifier and purifier into a single, high-tech device."
- VACUUM CLEANER - Wikipedia.
- VACUUM WIZARD - "We do the research, you make the choice." Vacuum cleaner reviews and ratings.
- What's the best vacuum for pet hair? - "Consider a robot vacuum that's agile enough to pass underneath furniture."
- Whirlpool: the danger in our homes? - "In 2015, Whirlpool revealed that millions of tumble dryers were potentially dangerous. A series of blazes has led to major questions over the safety of home appliances."
- Why plastic doesn't dry in the dishwasher - "Plastic is a staple of modern kitchens, but it comes with a frustrating problem - it doesn't dry properly in a dishwasher. Why?"
- Why vinegar is so good at cleaning - "Vinegar is a staple in housekeeping hacks and cleaning tips. BBC Future looks at why it might just be the most useful product in your pantry."
- With some tech savvy, you can disconnect your robot vacuum from the cloud - "Robot vacuums may seem like mindless suction machines with wheels. But today, 'basically these devices are like smartphones,' Dennis Giese, PhD student at Northeastern University who researches robot vacuum security, said. From internet capabilities to video recording to voice control, robot vacuums have become an advanced Internet of Things technology, but the security upkeep hasn’t caught up."
- Withings’ luxury weighing scale is amazing, if inessential - "You don’t need it, but you can still marvel at its brilliance."
- Yale's Nest-controlled smart lock arrives in early 2018 - engadget.
- You May Want to Replace These Household Essentials - "Nothing lasts forever, but even items that Wirecutter recommends need to be replaced every so often. Here’s when you should swap out certain products that you probably use every day."
- You’re Cleaning All Wrong - A science-based guide for fellow germaphobes.
Top 20 High-End Home Appliance Brands
- DYSON - since 1991. "Dyson vacuum cleaners are engineered to deep clean your home."
 - Dyson 360 Eye - "The new Dyson robot vacuum cleaner."
- DYSON AIR MULTIPLIER - No blades. No buffeting. Works very differently to conventional fans. It uses Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of smooth air. With no blades or grill, it’s safe, easy to clean and doesn’t cause unpleasant buffeting.
- DYSON CITY - Dyson’s smallest, lightest cylinder vacuum cleaners.
- ELECTROLUX - vacuum cleaners.
 - Dyson Pure Cool Me - "Dyson's first personal purifying fan." Cool purified air. No dirty air. Captures allergens, pollutants and gases. Focused, personal airflow - precisely where you need it.
- Ecovacs DEEBOT 900 DEEBOT 900 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - "Effective cleaning just the way you need it." A robot vacuum that cleans systematically with a unique mapping function, automatically going wherever you need it.
- FUJITSU AIR CONDITIONING
- HITACHI AIR CONDITIONING - "Engineering for tomorrow. And the tomorrow after that."
- HOOVER - vacuum cleaners.
 - iRobot Braava 380t Mopping Robot - "Cleaner floors. Fresher home. Every day." Tackles dirt and stains like a pro. Precision Jet Spray and Vibrating Cleaning Head loosen dirt and stains while Braava jet Pads break up and lock away dirt.
 - iRobot Roomba 980 Vacuuming Robot - "Clean less. Save more." Cleaner Floors. Every Day. All at the push of a button.
 - iRobot Scooba 450 Floor Scrubbing Robot - 3-cycle cleaning process pre-soaks, scrubs and squeegee finishes to remove up to 99.3% of common household bacteria.
- LG AIR CONDITIONER - "Life's Good."
 - LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ - "Smart Cleaning with Smart Technology."
- LG VACUUM CLEANERS
- MIELE - - since 1899. "Immer Besser." Vacuum cleaners.
- MORPHY RICHARDS - floor care and air fresheners.
- PRINCESS - "What's a Home without a Princess?"
- SIEMENS DRESSMAN - irons shirts with hot air.
- TOSHIBA - air conditioners and heat punmps.
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