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HOW LONG DO MAJOR HOME APPLIANCES LAST?

IMG_0100Whether you’re about to become a first-time homebuyer, or are already a property owner and are now going over the condition of your current appliances and your budget for new ones, it’s worth taking a closer look at some of those big ticket items. They may seem just fine but may be closer to breaking down than you think.

Below is the National Association of Home Builders general guidelines for the life expectancy of those major appliances.

For those in the market to buy right now, you may be able to negotiate a cash credit from the seller to repair or replace a high priced appliance that is worn out and old.

Gas range ovens have the longest life expectancy among appliances. They should last about 15 years.
Refrigerators and dryers are at 13 years.
Washing machines expected life at 10 years.
Electric or gas dryers at 13 years.
Dishwashers and microwave ovens should last about nine years.
Followed by trash compactors that average out at six years.
The NAHB study also found that changes in styling, technology and consumer preferences tend to push major home appliances out the door long before they’re worn out and needing to be replaced.
For example, earlier this year, GE introduced the Café Series French door refrigerator with a built-in Keurig K-Cup brewing system, available in stainless steel with an MSRP of $3,300. A selling point of the appliance is that it frees up counter space since you’ll no longer need your coffeemaker.
As far as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning goes, these systems need to be properly maintained for maximum efficiency and life expectancy. Even in the best case scenario, most HVAC components only last 15 to 25 years. Usually furnaces last 15-20 years, heat pumps 16 years and air conditioning units 10-15 years. Thermostats usually get replaced before the end of their 35-year lifespan due to technological improvements.
Customers who want to replace their 20-year-old refrigerator are surprised when told the average life expectancy of a new one is seven to 12 years. Consumer products just don’t last as long as they used to. Keep this helpful guide in mind when planning and budgeting for your next major home improvement project.

Hottest New Thing – LG’s “Texting Appliances” coming to 2015 CES

LG is bringing a host of smart appliance tech to CES this year, including a new service that lets you control your air conditioner, washer, dishwasher, and Wi-Fi speakers via text messages. Also, a fridge with a built-in camera that lets you see what’s inside—even when you’re at the grocery store

HomeChat, which LG calls a “virtual assistant,” lets users talk to their home appliances and electronics in plain English via natural language processing. Smart appliance owners just have to download the LINE messaging app (available for most smartphone platforms, including iOS and Android), add their appliances as contacts, and start texting them the same way they would a real, live human being.

You can tell your refrigerator, “I’m going on vacation,” and it will enter a power-saving mode. Or you can ask your washer, “How much longer?” and it will tell you your sheets and towels will be ready in 30 minutes. There are preset modes for Vacation, Leaving Home, and Coming Home that get appliances ready for your departure or arrival.

Though it’s still easiest to engage simple functions on your device’s control panel, HomeChat is useful for remote control and monitoring, or doing something more complex—like downloading a recipe to your oven, or asking your washer to create a custom cycle for removing a specific stain.

Every time you close the door on LG’s new smart fridge, it takes a picture of what’s inside.

HomeChat, which debuted at CES last year, is already available in Korea and got a lot of interest at IFA in Berlin earlier this year. But when the next generation of LG smart appliances goes on sale in the U.S. in the first half of 2015, it will mark the first chance American consumers have to use the tech.

LG plans to roll out HomeChat across its lineup of home appliances, including refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, ovens, and the all-new Music Flow Wi-Fi-enabled speaker system.

We’re particularly excited about LG’s new Smart Refrigerator. Every time you close the door, it takes a picture of what’s inside. When you text your fridge from the grocery store, it will show you a picture of all the food on the shelves. That means you can check to see if you’ve run out of orange juice or if those greens are looking brown. It also lets you text a photo from your smartphone to the fridge’s external display.

We haven’t yet seen the U.S.-bound model, but if it’s anything like the European prototype we saw in Berlin, we’ll be impressed.

In addition to the fridge, we expect to see a few other appliances. A smart oven lets users monitor recipes and download recommendations for how to cook specific foods—though it won’t let you preheat your oven remotely like GE’s Brillion app or Dacor’s Discovery iQ wall oven.

A smart washer offers remote monitoring and new cycle options, and a smart air conditioner allows for remote control no matter where you are. If you buy LG’s new Music Flow speakers, you can even tell them to “play music for a party” or “turn the music off after an hour.”

 

All Together Now

Whirlpool 5-Burner Free-Standing Gas Range
Whirlpool WFG505M0BS

Summer is a great time to cook. But then again, so is all year round. And what better way to keep busy cooking then by getting the 5.1 cu. Ft. Freestanding Gas Range with Five Burners made by Whirlpool. The range comes complete with five burners an oven with a large window, and even a full-width under-oven broiler. It gives you a variety of ways to prepare meals and cook a lot of different foods at once for simplicity and convenience.

The Power Burners generate the high heat needed for rapid boiling, searing and frying that offer up to 15,000 BTUs. The fifth burner in the middle adds flexibility. With up to 8000 BTUs, you will have enough power to warm up your favorite dishes while using the rest of the burners for whatever other tasks you would like to. The cast-iron grates cover nearly the whole cooktop surface, which gives you the flexibility to easily slide heavy pots and pans to optimal cooking locations. Switch locations in seconds without any lifting necessary. Best of all, the grates are dishwasher safe, and their satin finish resists wear and tear.

The oven has some great features as well. The two adjustable oven racks can be moved into different positions to better accommodate almost any size of cookware, so you can get your whole meal done at the same time. You can then use one of the full-width oven racks in the under-oven broiler to broil your favorite foods easily. The custom broil allows you to set your preferred broiling temperature in 5-degree increments between 300 and 525 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use high heat to grill meats or the low heat for delicate tasks such as melting cheese.  The oven light lets you see inside your oven whether the door is opened or closed and is controlled with a simple on/off switch.

The range comes complete with a clock and timer and is available in white, black or stainless steel color. It is a great fit for any apartment or house kitchen and is being offered at a great price. You can purchase the stove HERE or come on over to the closest Feder’s Distributors or give us a call for more information about this gas range and all of our other Whirlpool products we offer.

Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER                                                                                                                                                   North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300

All in One Kitchen Appliance

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Are you looking for a sink, a small refrigerator, stove or even some kitchen storage space?  How about all four of them in one convenient piece? Avanti has special 30” and 36” complete compact kitchen sets including a refrigerator. These sets come with almost everything you will need for your kitchen while taking up a minimal amount of space. They contain many parts and are very similar with just a couple main differences.

Some of the features in the 36” set are a stainless steel sink with chrome faucet and a stainless steel countertop. There are two electric heating elements at 500 and 1000 watts with power indicator lights. There is integrated backsplash on top to help keep clean. The refrigerator is 3.0 CF and has a reversible door that you can give a right or left swing. It has an adjustable full range thermostat and an auto defroster. Also included is a crisper with a glass lid. The white cabinet has 2 adjustable and removable slide-out shelves and convenient door racks.

The 30” set is very similar with just a few key differences other than size. The grills are on the left side of the top rather than the right side and the refrigerator is on the left side in the front. This refrigerator also has reversible door with all the same features. This set is also ADA compliant to make easy to use for those with disabilities.

If this looks like the exact thing your apartment or your tenant might need come by either of our showrooms today and take a look. The model numbers for the piece are CK30-2 and CK36-2.

North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300
Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER

End Your Hunger with LG

The holiday season may be behind us, but that does not mean there is no reason to stop cooking. A great way to keep up the cooking is by getting a nice LG range. One of the best is the 5.4CU.FT. Capacity Gas Single Oven Range With EvenJet™ Convection System in stainless steel color. The model number is LRG3095ST and is an overall great way to improve the cooking in any kitchen.

What makes this range so special? Well, it has a large capacity oven including a convection system. The oven gives you more space so you have the flexibility to cook more dishes at the same time. The fan convection system delivers the ideal temperature and airflow for fast preheating and precise cooking.

The range includes five burners, allowing you to have more cooking and warming flexibility. The burners are easy to clean and provide flexible cooking power from 5,000 to 17,000 BTU. The SmoothTouch controls offer the perfect combination of style and convenience with initiative. The controls are easy to maneuver and can be wiped without much effort needed.

So stop on by one of our locations to inquire about this LG range or any one of our other LG products we offer at great prices!

Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER                                                                                                                         North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300

Cool is Back with GE

GE Artistry Series
GE Artistry Series

The GE Artistry™ Series is a new class of strikingly bold appliances with cool metallic handles and knobs, sleek chrome trim, clean and classic lines, and comes in either black or white. It combines a normal black or white appliance with stainless steel knobs and handles giving it a modern look. The series includes just about every appliance you need in order to remodel your kitchen while giving it a fashionable look.

The refrigerator has a bottom-freezer with tons of space and it is ENERGY STAR® rated, so don’t worry about your electricity meter spinning like crazy. The high-gloss crown door has a unique shine and is complemented by the horizontal handles and GE badge. It includes adjustable gallon door bins and crisper drawers to help provide the ideal environment for storing your produce. The interior lighting shines bright and the easy-to-use controls regulate both the fresh food and freezer sections.

The range is not only offered in either black or white, but you have your choice of gas or electric too. Each option offers several burners up top, with various heat outputs and sizes so you can boil, simmer and fry to your heart’s desire. The range has an 8″ power boil element with 2,500 watts producing quick, vigorous heat. There is a removable full-width storage drawer so you can store cookware or kitchen accessories. There is an analog clock that’s easy to read and a ceramic-glass cooktop that can be wiped clean without much effort. The smooth surface and rounded corners make cleanup quick and easy in the oven and the 5.0 cu. ft. oven capacity lets you cook more dishes at once.

The dishwasher has 65% more wash-power compared to previous models and has many great features. There are 3 pressurized, full-coverage wash arms so you can expect exceptionally clean and table-ready dishes with powerful wash arms. The steam prewash loosens tough soils, virtually eliminating the need for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes. The dishwasher has a status light on the door to let you know it’s running. The sanitize option is a high-temperature rinse that sanitizes and reduces 99.999% of bacteria found on dishes. It is also Energy Star® qualified for efficiency and money savings.

Finally, the most convenient cooking appliance, the microwave. It goes right above the range, so when you are cooking the powerful vent sucks up what you don’t want floating around the kitchen. The brushed metal metallic handle and chrome trim around the window and controls are the definition of instant gratification. The microwave has time and weight defrost so frozen foods can thaw evenly with multiple defrost options. The two-speed 300-cfm venting system quickly removes smoke and steam from the cooktop. The turntable button controls turntable operation and you can add 30 seconds of microwave cooking time with a click of a button.

If you need one appliance or all of them, now is the time to buy. For great products and at great prices contact your local Feder’s Distributors. They come in white and in black, so you can choose which color fits in best with your or your tenants’ kitchen.

North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300
Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER

 

A Great Way to Steel Your Heart

LG LRG3095ST
LG LRG3095ST

If you are dejected of cooking what little you can with a poor quality or even no oven range, then it is time to drop on by Feder’s Distributors and picked up a new gas range. If you are looking for a top quality gas range, look no further than our Stainless Steel LG. The range has the model number of LRG3095ST and is complete with many features. The 5.4 cubic foot capacity gas single oven range with EvenJet Convection system helps you cook faster and easier. LG’s EvenJet fan convection system delivers the ideal temperature and airflow for fast preheating and precise cooking.

The range includes five burners, allowing you to have more cooking and warming flexibility. The burners are easy to clean and provide flexible cooking power from 5,000 to 17,000 BTU. The SmoothTouch controls offer the perfect combination of style and convenience with initiative. The controls are easy to maneuver and can be wiped without much effort needed.

The powerful Superboil™ 17,000 BTU Burner brings water and other liquids to a boil quickly. So you can spend less time waiting and more time cooking. The Brilliant Blue Interior provides an upscale look with a premium interior design. Once you have this range, you will not have to stress when you have guests over and this oven range will help make for a great meal.

So stop on by one of our locations to inquire about this LG oven range or any one of our other great priced ranges!

Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER                                                                 North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300

Make your summer sizzlin’ with the new Whirlpool Gas Range!

Our new Whirlpool® 5.8 cu. ft. Capacity Gas Range with AquaLift® Self-Clean Technology is available and ready to come home with you! A built-in sensor checks temperature and is able to control the cooking elements. The oven’s energy efficient cleaning self-cycle offers quick and easy oven cleaning. Thanks to the AquaLift self-clean technology it takes only 50 minutes to self-clean the oven. The TimeSaver convection cooking system uses a fan to distribute hot air more efficiently to protect flavors and juices. The AccuSimmer and AccuBake features deliver precise temperatures to help ensure your food does not come out over or undercooked.

The range comes with many other amazing features and appliances. Some features include a storage drawer, certified Sabbath mode, and electronic touch control. So regardless, if you are a Wolfgang Puck or an amateur chef, this product is guaranteed to assist you and improve your favorite recipes. Feel free to come check it out at either our North Hollywood location or our new branch in Santa Monica, located in the old Carlson’s warehouse.

Whirlpool WFG540H0A
Whirlpool WFG540H0A

North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300
Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER

Summer in the City

Now that summer is here, our newest location in Santa Monica is getting busy and for good reason. A couple of weeks ago the signs and logos went up on the building helping draw attention to an already growing customer base. There have already been multiple occasions when a  customer has come inside because they saw the signs on the building and showed interest in our products. And speaking of products, with the summer heat almost here it is a perfect time to buy air conditioners. Try out our line of GE’s finest air conditioners including the 8,000 and 10,000 BTU, both including slide-out chasses for easy cleaning.

So come as soon as you can to either our North Hollywood or Santa Monica location. With our signs up on our Santa Monica building we hope there is less customer confusion. As a reminder we are located in the old Carlson’s warehouse on the corner of Colorado and 7th St. So for all your air conditioning, refrigerator, oven and appliance needs.

North Hollywood Showroom/Warehouse: 818-769-8000 or TOLL-FREE: 866-FEDERS-0
North Hollywood Warehouse: 818-982-3300
Santa Monica Showroom/Warehouse: 310-450-8585 or TOLL-FREE: 855-28-FEDER

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3-Piece Whirlpool Kitchen $949.00 Free Local Drop-Off… No Joke!

Although it may be April Fool’s Day, this is no joke! Get a beautiful Whirlpool 3-Piece Kitchen for only $949.00 and we’ll drop it off locally (within 40 miles of North Hollywood or Santa Monica) for free! Package includes a 30″ Free-Standing Gas Range with sealed-burners, clock and window, a 24″ built-in dishwasher, and 30″ over-the-range microwave.

Call us to order today:

North Hollywood: 818-769-8000 or toll-free 866-FEDERS-0

Santa Monica: 310-450-8585 or toll-free 855-28-FEDER

*Offer expires April 15, 2013 or until supplies last.