If you haven鈥檛 been appliance shopping for awhile, and you find yourself in the market for a new laundry pair or kitchen essential, you鈥檒l likely have a few new options to consider.
In addition to enhanced energy efficiency and water-saving features, you鈥檒l definitely see more technology in everything from your washer and dryer to your refrigerator and stove, says Dustin Parker, who with Lisa Parker serves the Comox Valley at .
The two have seen many changes over their more than 20 years in the appliance industry, but today鈥檚 innovations often echo those reflected in our connected homes.
Here鈥檚 a look at what that means:
If a new refrigerator is on your wishlist, you鈥檒l be choosing from more than whether you want an ice maker and a bottom-mount freezer. Many of today鈥檚 fridges have an LCD touch-screen that serves as a information hub for the family 鈥� a place to record those appointments, soccer schedules and special dates, for example, Dustin says.
Other possible features include LG鈥檚 InstaView window or even a camera inside the refrigerator that lets you see inside 鈥� no more calling home from the grocery store to see if you need milk! Or look for a door-in-door design that lets you access frequently accessed items like beverages without fully opening the refrigerator and letting out all the cold air.
Innovative ideas for cooking include ranges with a remote option that lets you preheat the oven from your smartphone 鈥� meaning it can be warmed up and waiting as soon as you get home. Some models are tapping into the air fryer technology that鈥檚 taken home cooking by storm, Dustin notes. The added benefit? No need for another countertop appliance. To further elevate your cooking, there鈥檚 even an oven with sous vide capability.
Time for laundry? You鈥檒l no longer need to run up and down the stairs to check if the washing is done 鈥� simply wait for the notification on your smartphone. And for those wanting additional cleaning options, consider steam: LG鈥檚 allergy care cycle 鈥渦ses water and heat to create a super-disinfecting steam that sanitizes clothing while still being gentle.鈥�
Whether you鈥檙e excited by the innovations on offer, or prefer a familiar favourite with the benefit of today鈥檚 energy-efficiency, the knowledgeable team at Parkers Appliances in Courtney will walk you through your options. And beyond offering a good selection of appliances, you鈥檒l also find and .
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