Honest opinions about how to buy Appliances and Lighting.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Moving....

We have moved to http://blog.yaleappliance.com/ - same Yale blog only hosted on our platform, so please make sure to bookmark the new site.

We will leave the 1131 posts and four years for your review.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Induction vs Pro Cooking(Review/Demo/Rating)

Real Fast Article

I am a big induction fan. It is quite simply the best technology. You are probably sick of these posts. However, I was  watching Christina, the Viking staff chef, cook. In the Viking kitchen there is both pro gas and induction. Look at what she chose to use.

Now here is why:


Induction:

1. Faster than gas, even professional gas

2. Instant simmer

3. Less residual heat = less venting

4. More child safe:


5. 90% efficient Vs 60% Gas Vs 55% electric

Read Our Induction Guide for features and power ratings of every manufacturer


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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

4 Products To Consider

Have a peek at the 4 best values, until Presidents Day. Coincidentally, the top 4 have serious rebates...

1. Frigidaire FGHD2433KB - Why: This is a good dishwasher at $349. At $99 after rebates, this is a darn (add the adjective here) good dishwasher.


2. Bosch WFVC6450 - Why: Bosch may manufacture the best washer in the industry at 4.4 cubic foot, steam and eco-cycle. They are also not manufacturing laundry after 2011. This machine is now $449 after $500 in rebates...Rebates are more than the purchase price.


3. Electrolux EWFL65HTS and EMED65HTS - Why: It's last years, and at $1499 for the pair, it is approximately $1800 less than the 2011.....


4. JennAir Slide-Ins - Why: There are $200 rebates even though the brand has few competitors in this segment. Add a few more pieces and receive more rebates, a free dishwasher and the key to the JennAir corporate condo in Chicago.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Accent Lighting

I love hotels. Most great residential ideas emanate from commercial spaces, especially hotels. These flowers look pretty good in the Mandarin Oriental. The color is really vivid.


Now look up:


The flowers are bathed in halogen light delivered by a simple recessed light...This is very easy to do, btw.

Accent Lighting:

1. Track and recessed are the main products to use.

2. Bulbs are either halogen, low voltage or LED. The Kelvin or color rendering should be between 2700-3200.

3. Do not use incandescent. It renders too yellow.

4. If you are accenting art, use LED exclusively. LED does not project heat and will not discolor your artwork.