Appliances

» Appliance Helpline
   Free on-line major appliance diagnosis and repair tips. Also information on individualized telephone help for a small fee.

   
   http://appliancehelp.com

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» Consumer Energy Information
   A U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary, fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances.

   
   http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/

» ConsumerReports: Appliances
   Provides reviews, information and buying advice for appliances. Paid subscription required for full access.

   
   http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances.htm

» ConsumerSearch.com: Hair Dryers Product Reviews and Reports
   Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.

   
   http://www.consumersearch.com/www/family/hair-dryers/

» 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/

» 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/

» How Stuff Works: Electric Razor
   Photographic tour of the inside of an electric razor.

   
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-razor.htm

» 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

» How Stuff Works: Wall Transformer
   Photographic tour of the inside of the common power-cube transformer.

   
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-transformer.htm

» HowStuffWorks: Appliance Bills
   Why are my power bills so high? What appliances use the most power?

   
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/question272.htm

» Howstuffworks.com's
   What do the UL marks on so many products mean?

   
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/question218.htm

» 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/

» 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

» Schedule of Normal Life
   Estimate of how long various appliances and systems last in an average home.

   
   http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/267.shtml

» TV Gadget Judge
   Hands on tests and reviews of As Seen on TV gadgets.

   
   http://www.tvgadgetjudge.com

» The Most Energy-Efficient Appliances
   Lists are based on product directories and manufacturer's data and only includes models that are widely distributed in the United States.

   
   http://aceee.org/consumerguide/

» 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

» Well Done
   Brief reviews of several different kitchen appliances, how they work, and why to have them.

   
   http://www.kitchen-emporium.com/welldone.html

» Whirlpool Shopping Guides
   Information on household appliances and nswers to the questions most often asked by shoppers.

   
   http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/buying_guide.jsp?sectionId=143