Optimizing Your Kitchen Island

Kitchens islands offer a variety of design opportunities including the enhancement of your cooking experience, providing a new place to entertain and as a location for appliances such as a range and/or a dishwasher. The first thing you’ll want to do is to determine the appropriate size of the island for your kitchen. The general rule of thumb is to allow between 3 ½ to 4 feet of space between the island and the countertops, shelving and appliances that surround it to provide plenty of room for a multiple of people in the area. After determining the size of the island, there are several options you can consider to optimize the centerpiece of your kitchen including:

* A cooktop – Locating a cooktop on your kitchen island will result in more counter space around the perimeter for meal preparation and for storing kitchenware. Having a cooktop on an island also eliminates the necessity of the cook facing away from other people who are gathered in the kitchen while preparing meals on the range. If this is a new location for the cooktop, you’ll want to install adequate ventilation for the removal of heat and smoke.
* As an area for entertaining and dining – A kitchen island can offer an added location to entertain guests, whether you’re serving wine and appetizers before moving to the dining room or will be staying in the kitchen for the entire meal.
* Larger appliances – For spacious kitchens, a large island can be used to house a dishwasher or an oven. A centrally-located dishwasher can make cleaning easier, while an oven in the kitchen island can expand the options for configuring where other major appliances will be located.

An island planned around your cooking and entertaining style can enhance the environment in your kitchen and expand your design options. Additional benefits include more storage, increased counter space and an optimized cooking experience.

Do You Need a Wine Refrigerator a Wine Cellar or Both?

Wine refrigerators and wine cellars provide separate functions with the essential difference between the two being the optimal length of storage as well as the temperature at which bottles are cached. Generally speaking, sparkling wine, champagne, and lighter bodied white wines such as pinot grigio’s are at their best when they are chilled to a temperature range of 40 to 45 degrees. Full-bodied chardonnays, on the other hand, should be served at temperatures that are about 10 degrees warmer.

Considering that the family refrigerator will normally run at temperatures between 36 and 40 degrees and a wine cellar should maintain a range of 55 to 65 degrees, the best solution for serving these types wine at their optimal temperature will be a wine refrigerator. These refrigerators come in a variety of sizes, with storage capacities ranging from 6 to 200 bottles.



Despite the fact that a wine refrigerator will enable white wines to be served at their best temperatures, it will not be the best choice for the long term storage of a collection. This work is best left for a wine cellar with an environment of 55 to 60 degrees and a humidity level that consistently hovers around 70%, because long term storage at lower temperatures in a wine refrigerator can mute the flavors and varying levels of humidity can lead to a drying out of the corks.

For serious wine collectors, the best solution is to go with a wine refrigerator and a wine cellar. The availability of both storage options allows for bottles of sparkling wine, champagne, and white wine that are ready to be served to be rotated from the cellar to the wine refrigerator where they can be chilled to their optimal temperatures. Bottles that will be aged, as well as the red wines that are ready to be served, can be stored in the cellar, giving the collector perfect wine storage solutions for both the long and short term.

Are You Grilling or Barbequing?

While the terms “grilling” and “barbequing” are often used on an interchangeable basis, about the only similarities between the two cooking styles is that they both involve the cooking of meat in the outdoors. The determination of whether you will be grilling or barbequing starts by defining the cooking style.

Grilling, in terms of sheer numbers, is the more popular and simpler cooking style between the two, being a common sight at beach cookouts, parties, and other events. Grilling recipes are as varied as the people that prepare meat in this fashion with an almost limitless number of rubs, sauces, marinades, and spices that combine with the carmelization of naturally-occurring sugars in the meat to provide a wide range of tastes.
 
If you are grilling:

• You are cooking with high heat temperatures that run in the vicinity of 500 to 600 degrees.

• The meat you are cooking is being directly heated by burning coals or a gas flame.

• Your cooking time is relatively short.

• You are probably cooking higher quality steaks, hamburgers, chicken or hot dogs

Barbequing is completely different from grilling in that the process takes longer and requires some expertise to deliver a successful meal. Most of the meat’s flavor is derived from the smoke that emanates from the embers of selected types of wood.



If you are barbequing:

• You are cooking with lower temperatures ranging from 180 to 250 degrees

• Your meat is not in direct contact with the heating source

• You are cooking cuts of meat that benefit from longer cooking times such as ribs, shoulders, etc.

While the terms are often interchanged, grilling and barbequing are completely different styles of cooking. If you happen to be a person who enjoys cooking with both styles, the Primo ceramic grill is designed to allow grilling on one half while meats placed on the other side of a divider receive the indirect heat of the barbequing process. The grill can also be converted to a full grill or barbeque, depending on the size of the meal and the method of preparation.

5 Ways to Cool Your Kitchen the Heat of Summer

When the temperatures rise throughout a hot summer day, the last thing you probably want to do is turn on the oven and start cooking. If going out to dinner every night isn't an option, here are 5 tips to make sure your kitchen doesn't feel as warm as your preheating oven.

• Experiment with other cooking appliances – Microwave ovens can now brown and crisp dishes and crock pots cook at lower temperatures for longer periods of time. In fact, once a crock pot has been loading with the meal that will cook over the next several hours, it can be situated anywhere, including the patio if you have an outlet nearby.

• Add a ceiling fan – Ceiling fans tend to be under-utilized in kitchens but they can provide significant cooling as well as the dispersal of heat from the oven.

• Get outside – One of the pleasures of summer is cooking outdoors and the new barbecues and grills make it easy. In fact, outdoor cooking gear has so many optional features that you can prepare an entire meal on a barbecue/grill.

• Create sandwich and salad bars – These are fun meals that don’t require any heating. 

• Increase your venting capacity – One of the things that gets overlooked in terms of cooling a kitchen area is the venting system over the oven/cooktop. Improving your venting capacity can remove more smoke, steam, and heat from your kitchen area, making it far more comfortable to prepare meals. 

Summer evenings can be extremely enjoyable, unless you’re sweating them out in a hot kitchen. Follow these tips to vary your routine, get outdoors, and stay cool while you’re in the kitchen.

Blu-ray 101

Blu-ray is the name of the optical disc platform that has been designed with the intention of replacing the widely used format of digital video discs (DVDs). The technology gets its name from the blue laser that reads the information on the disc, at a rate which occurs at a higher storage speed than DVDs that are read by red lasers.

The advantages of Blu-ray include:

* Better picture quality – Blu-ray’s better picture quality starts with its increased resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 versus the standard DVD resolution of 720 x 480. The higher number of pixels available in the Blu-ray format results in far greater detail and picture clarity. The Blu-ray format also has deeper colors and enhanced contrasts.

* Better sound quality – Higher resolution audio formats deliver a richer sound experience that can rival movie theater audio.

* The Blu-ray format optimizes HDTV – Owners of HDTV screens can only optimize the picture from discs with the Blu-ray format due to the fact that DVDs are not designed with enough pixels for the display screen. Trying to integrate a DVD with a high resolution screen can result in a lower picture quality than that of a screen that doesn’t have HD technology.

* DVDs work in Blu-ray players – This avoids the situation where a new technology renders the one being replaced as unusable (VHS tapes versus DVD’s, for example). Being able to play DVDs means that a new Blu-ray owner doesn’t have to start from scratch in terms of a movie collection and can continue to play DVDs while adding Blu-ray movies.

As a relatively new technology, buying a Blu-ray player will still cost more than the DVD version. That being said, enhanced viewing experience is the name of the game for virtually all new technology in this category, which places Blu-ray in the middle of the next generation of video-related electronics.

Electrolux Dealers See the Future of Cooking

Electrolux dealers are excited about induction technology because it represents the next generation in cooking. Induction cooking employs high frequency electromagnets and sophisticated electronics to generate a magnetic field on the cooktop of a range. When a magnetic pot or pan is placed on top of the electromagnetic field, energy is transferred from the magnet to the pot/pan, which then heats the metal of the cookware. Heating of the cookware then cooks the food held inside. Increasing or decreasing the power of the magnetic field can then control the level of heat transferred into the cookware.

This dynamic presents many benefits including:

• Induction cooking is more responsive than gas or electric because of the capability to instantaneous adjust the heating level. Water boils faster and heat can be reduced more quickly as well. In fact, water can be brought to a boil in 90 seconds.
• Induction cooking provides a more efficient transfer of energy than gas or electrical heating elements, which can save both time and energy.
• Being able to control heating with electromagnetic energy means that cooking temperatures can be set precisely.
• The cooktop stays cool – Because heat is transferred directly from the electromagnets to the cookware, the cooktop stays cool. This can reduce accidental burns and make cleaning easier.
• Flexibility - Sensors automatically detect magnetic cookware that is placed on the cooktop and then activate the induction field, which can be adjusted to any sized cookware.

One issue that could be seen as a disadvantage of induction cooking is that at present, the only cookware that can be used must be a metal, such as iron, that responds to a magnetic field. Non-ferrous cookware like aluminum simply does not work on induction cooktops. This issue is mitigated by the fact that most cookware lines have plenty of products that will work on induction cooktops. Additionally, as induction cooking gains popularity, expect even more cookware options to become available over time.

Electrolux dealers know that the many benefits of induction cooking, including precision temperature selection, rapid heating, and savings in time and energy make induction cooktops a solid choice for any kitchen. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

The Straight Scoop on Buying the Best Cooktop for Your Kitchen

Making the jump to a cooktop combined with a separate wall oven is a great choice whether you are installing a couple of upgrades or doing a full remodel of your kitchen. This alternative to the traditional all-in-one range provides two immediate benefits; the convenience of working with an oven that doesn’t require you to work at knee level and the extra cabinet space that can be located beneath the cooktop to store bulky cookware.

Here is the straight cooktop scoop on what to look for as well as what to buy as the best option for your kitchen:

* Pricing – Plan for the combination of a cooktop with a wall oven to be more expensive than a single range. Prices for the cooktop will likely start around $300 for a basic version and range upward to around $2500 for high-end models.
* Sizing – The most cost efficient way to size your cooktop is buy one that fits the existing cutout on the countertop to eliminate the need for altering granite or the other materials that compose your countertop.
* The existing power source – This will, in all likelihood, be the deciding factor in whether you go with a gas or electric cooktop unless you’re comfortable with the cost of implementing a power source that isn’t present in your current kitchen configuration.
* The cooktop surface and the number of burners – The basic cooktop models will start with 4 standard gas or electric coil burners and move up in cost to glass, then seamless grates, and, at the top of the line, induction burners that use magnetic technology to heat quickly, conserve energy, and then offer fast cleaning with ceramic surfaces. 5 burner and bridge burner cooktops start at the mid-range of cooktop pricing.
* Control styles – Gas cooktops have yet to go beyond control knobs even at the highest end but electric versions can offer more variety once you approach mid-range pricing. The variety of controls includes digital readouts and touch screen operation. An added benefit of these models is that the absence of knobs makes cleanup easier.
* How exhaust will be vented – If overhead venting isn’t an option, electric cooktops can be purchased with a downdraft systems that aren’t as strong as traditional venting but can still reduce smoke and other cooking residuals.

Make sure to budget for the added expense of a cooktop with a separate wall unit as the components and the installation will be more costly than a traditional range. That being said, your new cooktop and oven can deliver bunch of great benefits that will have you cooking like a pro.

Optimizing the Performance of Your Energy Star Clothes Washer

ENERGY STAR appliances get their ratings by meeting benchmarks for operating efficiency and energy savings. While these appliances are designed for efficiency in everyday use, you can optimize the performance of, and maximize the savings from your ENERGY STAR washing machine by following these tips:

* Run your washer with full loads as often as possible – While sensors and settings can be used to make adjustments for smaller loads, clothes washers deliver maximum savings when full wash loads are run, resulting in a lower number of wash cycles per week.

* Don’t automatically assume that every load requires hot water – Depending on the stains, dirt or grime that you’re trying to get out of your clothes, in most cases you’ll be able to get the same results from running cycles with warm or cold water. The one exception would be the necessity of using hot water to remove oily stains. Keep in mind that using hot water will eat up about 90% of the energy used for a wash load while warm water uses about 50% less energy. Using cold water means that energy will only be used to operate the machinery, which maximizes your savings.

* Use the spin cycle – The spin cycle removes moisture from the clothes using centrifugal force. Longer and faster spin cycles will remove more moisture, which will reduce the length of the drying cycle.

* Use the recommended type of detergent – If you have a front loading washer, High Efficiency detergents which generate a lower amount of soap suds are recommended. Going with traditional detergents produces a higher than desired level of suds, which will reduce washing efficiency and may lead to mechanical issues down the line.

* Leave the door to your front loading washer open after completing a wash load – Unlike top loading washers, front loading necessitates a water-tight seal to prevent leakage. While a tightly sealed door is necessary to keep water in the basin during a wash, it will also trap moisture left behind if the door is shut once the wash is completed. This trapped moisture can be seen as condensation on the glass of the door and can lead to moldy and/or mildewy odors. If you smell these odors when opening your washer door, run a cycle without a wash load using about 8 ounces of bleach to remove them. Instead, leave the door open slightly after a wash load to allow residual moisture to evaporate.

Running your ENERGY STAR washing machine at its highest level of efficiency can save energy, time and money on both wash loads and drying loads. What you do with that extra time and money is up to you.

East Coast Appliance Announces the Arrival of the New Frigidaire Top Load HE Laundry

East Coast Appliance is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Frigidaire top load HE Laundry appliances. Packed with features that deliver cleaner wash loads, extra convenience, and big energy savings, the Frigidaire High Efficiency washers arrive as a solid choice for households of all sizes. With the Top Load High Efficiency washers, Frigidaire continues to build its reputation for consistently adding innovations, upgrades, and features each time they introduce new generation of appliances.

The most recent features added to Frigidaire’s High Efficiency washers include:

• Immersion Care – For delicates and items requiring a gentler wash cycle, Immersion Care technology eases water and detergent through clothes and offers a gentle spin cycle for a complete clean that protects the wash load.
• WaterFall Wash Technology – This feature works in concert with Immersion Care technology to soak and distribute detergent evenly through the wash basin to ensure cleaner wash loads.
• The Fits-More wash basin – The expanded wash basin allows for bigger wash loads to get laundry done faster.
• Vibration controls – The new Frigidaire top load laundry appliances are equipped with vibration sensors to prevent wash loads from becoming unbalanced to provide a quiet wash cycle every time. Additionally, the SilentDesign feature runs every wash cycle on these washers with a 20% noise reduction from normal levels.
• ENERGY STAR certification – Many of the Frigidaire High Efficiency washers are ENRGY STAR certified, with average energy savings of 33% compared to non-certified washers.

East Coast Appliance got its start in 1988 and has grown to become the largest dealer of appliances and electronics in the state of Virginia by offering highly competitive prices and legendary service to its customers. On the arrival of the new Frigidaire washing machines Rob Nicholson, president and owner of East Coast Appliance & Electronics said, “The Frigidaire line is an important part of our product mix and the new high efficiency washers are a great addition for East Coast Appliance and our customers.”

East Coast Appliance & Electronics has five locations in the state of Virginia, with 3 in Virginia Beach and one each in Chesapeake, and Newport News.

As the largest appliance and electronics dealer in the state of Virginia, East Coast Appliance & Electronics offers all the household names and major brands across all categories of appliances and electronics at every day low prices. For more information, visit http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

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East Coast Appliance Announces the Addition of Samsung Appliances to its Product Lineup

East Coast Appliance is pleased to announce the addition of Samsung Appliances to its already extensive product lineup. The new products from Samsung add another household name to East Coast Appliance’s robust inventory, which already includes brand names such as General Electric, Frigidaire, LG, Bosch, Jenn-Air and more.

The new Samsung appliances at East Coast Appliance include:

• Refrigerators – Samsung’s line of refrigerators, many of which meet ENERGY STAR requirements, come with numerous features including a system that separates humid and dry airflows to keep refrigerated food fresher while preventing freezer burn, rapid cooling, and enhanced storage capacity. These refrigerators also come in a variety of sizes and styles to complement any kitchen design.
• Samsung washers – Many of Samsung’s washers are ENERGY STAR qualified and are loaded with features that add speed, provide convenience and deliver cleaner wash loads. Samsung’s washers are built with powerful jets that shorten the wash cycle while removing dirt, grime, grass stains and more. Added convenience arrives with the Touch Screen LCD washer that comes with a smart phone app that allows remote control of the washer from almost anywhere.
• Samsung Dryers – Like their washers, Samsung also offers a dryer with a Touch Screen LCD that allows remote monitoring and control. Dryers come with up to 14 different dry cycle options so that loads get done in the most efficient manner possible.
• Samsung ranges – East Coast Appliance has added Samsung’s freestanding gas ranges as well as smooth-top electric ranges. Both offer convection cooking, options offering flexibility on the cooktop, and convenient self-cleaning features.

East Coast Appliance was founded in 1988 and now operates in 5 locations in Virginia, making it the largest dealer of appliances and electronics in the state. “We are very excited to add Samsung to our extensive line of brand name appliances.” said Rob Nicholson, president and owner of East Coast Appliance & Electronics. He added, “As always, these new products will be offered at our everyday low prices and backed by our great customer service team.”

East Coast Appliance & Electronics has retail locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News, Virginia. The company also operates a Builders Direct store and a Service and Parts store in Virginia Beach.

As the largest appliance and electronics dealer in the state of Virginia, East Coast Appliance & Electronics offers all the major brands across all categories of appliances and electronics. For more information, visit http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

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East Coast Appliance and Electronics’ Witchduck Builder Store Announces Major Renovations in the Works

East Coast Appliance and Electronics is pleased to announce major renovations that are in the works for its Witchduck Builder Store. The renovation plan also includes moving the store down the street to its new address: 117 South Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23462. The move to the new location will also nearly triple the size of the sales floor from the current 2500 square feet to 7000 square feet. The move and renovations are expected to be completed by January 1st, 2013.

Renovations at the Builder Direct store include:

•       15 vignettes featuring refrigerators, dishwashers, cook tops and wall ovens in a variety of configurations, designs and styles – Each vignette will be created with kitchen appliances from name brands including Fisher and Paykel, GE Monogram, Viking, and more.
• A Manhattan warehouse look and feel – The new design will feature the open architecture of a Manhattan warehouse with raw finishes and an industrial affect.
• An expanded inventory facilitated by the near tripling of the square footage of the sales floor.

The Builder Direct store, an offshoot from the East Coast Appliance and Electronics superstores, caters to architects, builders, and general contractors with personal service committed to providing the best solutions for any type of kitchen or electronics configuration. The services and solutions include professional deliveries of electronics and appliances, as well as flawless installation. These customized solutions and services also come with low price guarantees backed by East Coast Appliance and Electronics.

East Coast Appliance and Builder Direct can guarantee these low prices based on the company’s buying power as well as its membership in the Nationwide Marketing Group. Nationwide’s membership is comprised of over 3000 independent store owners selling appliances, furniture, electronics and installation services with combined revenues of over $12 billion. The accumulated buying power of the members inside this group leads to low unit pricing on appliances and electronics that puts East Coast Appliance and Builder Direct in a position where those low prices can be passed on and guaranteed to its customers.

“The new Builder Direct Store will be a great extension of East Coast Appliance and Electronics’ commitment to providing the best prices, products and services”, said Rob Nicholson, president and owner of East Coast Appliance & Electronics. He added, “We are very excited about being able to offer our commercial customers continued exceptional service, an expanded inventory, and everyday low prices at our new location.”

In addition to the Builder Direct store in Virginia Beach, East Coast Appliance & Electronics operates superstores in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News, Virginia. The company also offers parts and service through a separate location in Virginia Beach.


East Coast Appliance & Electronics is the largest independently owned appliance and electronics operation in Virginia, offering all the major appliance and electronics brands. For more information on the Builder Direct store, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

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Electrolux Dealers See the Future of Cooking

Electrolux dealers are excited about induction technology because it represents the next generation in cooking. Induction cooking employs high frequency electromagnets and sophisticated electronics to generate a magnetic field on the cooktop of a range. When a magnetic pot or pan is placed on top of the electromagnetic field, energy is transferred from the magnet to the pot/pan, which then heats the metal of the cookware. Heating of the cookware then cooks the food held inside. Increasing or decreasing the power of the magnetic field can then control the level of heat transferred into the cookware.

This dynamic presents many benefits including:

• Induction cooking is more responsive than gas or electric because of the capability to instantaneous adjust the heating level. Water boils faster and heat can be reduced more quickly as well. In fact, water can be brought to a boil in 90 seconds.
• Induction cooking provides a more efficient transfer of energy than gas or electrical heating elements, which can save both time and energy.
• Being able to control heating with electromagnetic energy means that cooking temperatures can be set precisely.
• The cooktop stays cool – Because heat is transferred directly from the electromagnets to the cookware, the cooktop stays cool. This can reduce accidental burns and make cleaning easier.
• Flexibility - Sensors automatically detect magnetic cookware that is placed on the cooktop and then activate the induction field, which can be adjusted to any sized cookware.

One issue that could be seen as a disadvantage of induction cooking is that at present, the only cookware that can be used must be a metal, such as iron, that responds to a magnetic field. Non-ferrous cookware like aluminum simply does not work on induction cooktops. This issue is mitigated by the fact that most cookware lines have plenty of products that will work on induction cooktops. Additionally, as induction cooking gains popularity, expect even more cookware options to become available over time.

Electrolux dealers know that the many benefits of induction cooking, including precision temperature selection, rapid heating, and savings in time and energy make induction cooktops a solid choice for any kitchen. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Whirlpool Top Load Washers: Easy on the Environment

The new line of Whirlpool top load washers are designed to be gentle on clothes and the environment while delivering wash loads that are cleaner than ever. Built with a new suite of upgrades and intelligent technological innovations, these washers have been engineered to offer the highest levels of convenience as well as savings of time, energy and money. While these benefits are being realized, the new Whirlpool top load washers, known as the Cabrio line, also run a gentle yet extremely efficient wash cycle.

Powered by “6th Sense” technology, savings start before the wash load is started with “Precision Dispense”, which measures the size of the wash load and then determines the best levels for water, detergent, softeners, and other washing additives. In addition to using less water, this feature also ensures that wash items are not exposed to higher levels of detergent, bleach, etc. than is necessary. To provide the cleanest wash possible, washing begins with a jet spray of water and detergent that penetrates stains early in the cycle to ensure their removal.
 
Additional savings are realized with Whirlpool’s H2Low system, which maximizes cleaning with lower water usage than competing washers.

The Eco Boost feature maintains water temperatures throughout the wash cycle, which saves energy and keeps wash items from being exposed to excessive water temperatures.

To remove bacteria and allergens such as bacteria, dust, pollen, etc., Whirlpool top load washers are certified by the Nation Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The certification from the NSF recognizes the fact that Whirlpool wash loads are run at hot enough temperatures for time frames that are just long enough to remove allergens, resulting wash items that are far cleaner than those done non-NSF certified washing machines.

To run Whirlpool top load washers at the quietest level possible, a suspension system has been incorporated into these machines that decreases noise from vibration, even with loads where balancing is an issue.  

To maximize savings in the laundry room, these washers can be combined with Whirlpool’s Cabrio line of high efficiency dryers. According to estimates, this pairing can save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the machines. For more information on Whirlpool top load washers, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Things to Know from Your Whirlpool Dealer

When you’ve got something good, you want to tell people about it and Whirlpool dealers want you to know about their ranges, refrigerators and dishwashers. Whether you are doing a complete refurbish or replacing a single appliance, Whirlpool has products that deliver great performance while complementing the overall design and appearance of any kitchen.

Whirlpool offers a wide variety of ranges that make cooking easy, save time, and save energy while looking great. These ovens are packed with features including:

• Many of Whirlpool’s ranges offer large capacity ovens – Having an oven that doesn’t restrict the meal size means you’ll be able to create any number of different meals whether you’re cooking for two or for your extended family. 
• Easy convection cooking – Whirlpool takes the mystery out of convection cooking with a feature that converts regular cooking temperatures to their equivalent in convection cooking. 
• Fast preheating – Whirlpool puts all the heating elements in its ranges to work to preheat at 25% faster than normal ovens. 

 Whirlpool refrigerators come in a variety of sizes and styles to make them at home in any kitchen. Optional features include:

• FreshFlow technology – This intelligent technology monitors and regulates the environment in the refrigerator to keep food fresh for 25% longer than other refrigerators. • Select models that set the standard for energy efficiency – Many of Whirlpool’s refrigerators are ENERGY STAR rated, meaning they’ll also save money on your energy bills. 
• Adaptive Defrost – This technology keeps frozen foods tasting great while saving 12% in energy costs.

Whirlpool dishwashers can save time by eliminating the need for pre-scrubbing pots, pans, and dishes while turning amazingly clean wash loads. Features include:

• PowerScour – The PowerScour technology uses 40 jets to get rid of baked and/or dried on foods without a pre-soak or pre-scrub. 
• Sensor Cycle – This feature monitors the load to ensure that the right amounts of water and energy are used to get silverware, dishes and cookware clean. 
• Energy Savings – These are the most energy efficient dishwashers in the category. 

So now you know what Whirlpool dealers want you to know about Whirlpool kitchen products. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Samsung Dealers See the Arrival of the Future

Stores that can consistently offer appliances and electronics that deliver value, quality and high performance at everyday low prices are constantly busy with repeat and new customers who arrive knowing that they are going to find exactly what they want. This is why Samsung Dealers and their customers are so happy; and why not, with appliances and electronics that are loaded with next generation features that can turn televisions and refrigerators into communication hubs and allow wash and dry loads to be monitored and controlled via smart phone.

Here are just a few of the Samsung products that are making Samsung dealers and their customers very happy:

• Samsung Plasma TVs – Samsung Plasma TVs have built their reputation on their lifelike high definition pictures and have now added interactive features that both enhance user experience and facilitate various other services such as web browsing, numerous app options, games, calendar/scheduling, etc. Samsung Plasma TVs can also be reconfigured and updated with new technologies as they are introduced in the next generation of upgrades. These televisions are also ENERGY STAR rated with energy savings that exceed requirements by approximately 26%.
• Samsung refrigerators with LED screens – Samsung’s web-connected refrigerators are engineered with a variety of apps that can suggest recipes, provide weather updates, stream music via Pandora, run a Twitter feed, and keep the family connected with scheduling, calendars, and notes. The refrigerators are also ENERGY STAR rated.
• Samsung’s washers with LCD screens and remote capability – New technology in Samsung’s front load washer’s can shorten wash cycles by 15 minutes on average. These washers have also been engineered to be monitored and operated via an app on a smart phone so that owners don’t need to be home to check on or control their wash loads.
• Samsung dryers with LCD screens and remote capability  – Samsung dryers feature moisture-sensing technology that assesses when items are dry and then shuts off the drying cycle. This reduces wear and tear on items in the dryer and less drying time saves energy as well. These dryers can be operated via the same type of smart phone app that enables remote control of the above-mentioned washers.

These new products are making both Samsung dealers and their customers very happy. For more information on the next generation of Samsung products, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Renewable and Smart: Samsung Plasma TV's

Samsung Plasma TVs, which consistently deliver incredibly clear picture quality, now allow for a fully immersive experience for users enabled by three separate platforms that take television to the next level. These platforms are:

• Smart Interaction – Smart Interaction starts with the Smart Touch Remote Control. The new Samsung remote control is engineered with a microphone and a track pad to make navigation and the control of various menus simple. The high tech remote control units use facial recognition to deliver a highly personalized experience that includes voice and gesture detection to interact with and control television functions.

• Smart Content - Samsung TVs allow for the downloading of hundreds of apps with drag and drop technology. Apps include Pandora, Netflix, Angry Birds, Facebook and hundreds more. Smart Samsung Plasma TVs are also engineered with dual core processors to enable multitasking at lightning fast speeds. Dual processors enable web browsing while using/downloading apps or watching shows. Another app recommends shows and movies based on what the owner has previously viewed. Samsung Plasma TVs also have a Signature Services option with calendar sharing, image sharing, educational games, and instructor-driven exercise routines with tracking of results to stay on schedule.

• Smart Evolution – One of the more exciting developments in television is Samsung’s Smart Evolution feature, which allows for technology updates and enhancements to be added to this year’s version of the Samsung Plasma TVs, eliminating the need for replacing a TV set for a better user experience. With the optional Smart Evolution Kit, owners can add next generation features to their existing sets, whether those updates focus on increasing processing speeds, enhanced functionality, interface improvements, increased access to content, etc.

In addition to these platforms, Samsung’s proprietary 600Hz Subfield Motion technology shoots a single image up to 600 times a second to render lifelike picture definition no matter how fast the on-screen action is taking place. Lastly, Samsung Plasma TVs exceed ENERGY STAR requirements by over 25%, meaning that you’ll be saving money whether you’re watching television, communicating with friends and family, or playing Angry Birds. For more information on the new Samsung Plasma TVs, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Being There with Samsung LCD TVs

Samsung LCD TVs have always been known for their razor sharp picture clarity and the next generation of products from Samsung is no exception. In fact, the newest line of Samsung LCD TVs goes a step further by delivering several new features that enhance the viewing experience exponentially.

These features include:

• Clear Motion Rates ranging from 60 to 120 – The Clear Motion Rate (CMR) is the tool that Samsung uses to gauge picture clarity for fast moving images such as those seen when viewing sporting events, for example. Samsung’s CMR is enhanced by innovations in the panel refresh rate, the image processor, and its backlight technology. By synchronizing these factors, resolution is sharpened, images are processed more quickly, and the blurring caused by fast moving images is dramatically reduced. In Samsung’s CMR system, scores of 60 to 120 deliver a lifelike picture quality, even while images are moving quickly on the screen.
• HDMI Connections - A High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides a digital connection to outside high definition sources like cable/satellite providers, DVD players, video game consoles, etc. Images from these sources are then displayed in HD.
• Wide Color Enhancer – This technology delivers the color experience that was intended for viewers when movies and/or shows are created.
• ConnectShare JPEG – ConnectShare is an easy way to play music or view photos and videos by simply using a USB connection. The only thing to do is plug the USB device or drive directly into the Samsung LCD TV’s USB port and music, images, and video come to life on the big screen.
• SRS TheatreSound HD – Lifelike picture quality is diminished without a great sound system. The SRS TheatreSound HD delivers a high quality sound experience that complements Samsung’s amazing picture quality.
• Select models with ENERGY STAR ratings – Selected models of the Samsung LCD TVs come with ENERGY STAR ratings, meaning that the high quality sound and images from these televisions are delivered with cost and energy savings of approximately 25% versus non-rated TVs.


The innovations and upgrades in the next generation of Samsung LCD TVs deliver a “being there” viewing and sound experience like none other. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Speed Up Laundry with LG Front Load Washers and Dryers

Washing and drying clothes aren’t exactly at the top of anybody’s list of fun things to do, but LG front load washers and dryers make doing the laundry fast and easy with features that save time, save energy, and virtually eliminate extra laundry-related work such as ironing. In addition to savings and convenience, LG front load washers and dryers get laundry clean as gently as possible so that fabrics hold their colors and look better over time.

Features of the LG Front Load Washers include:

• Cold cycle cleaning with warm water results – LG’s innovative “ColdWash” feature uses advanced washing motions that promote deep cleaning while using cold water. The result is a wash that gets cleaned as if it was done in warm water with the energy savings of a cold water wash.
• The Allergiene Cycle – This new technology steams the wash load to remove allergens such as pollens, dust mites, pet dander, etc.
• SpeedWash - LG’s SpeedWash option takes a small wash load and gets it sparkling clean in about 15 minutes.
• Expanded wash basins – Many of the LG Front Load Washers are built with wash basins in excess of 4 cubic feet. That means bigger and fewer wash loads.
• ENERGY STAR qualification – Washers that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications typically save around 25% of energy costs versus non-rated washers.

LG Front Load Dryers include the following features:

• TrueSteam technology – LG has added a feature that steams loads once the drying cycle is completed to eliminate wrinkles and the need for ironing.
• The SpotClean Cycle – The SpotClean Cycle uses steam to remove small stains or spots without the need for running a wash cycle.
• The SteamSanitary Cycle – This cycle makes sanitizing tough to clean items a breeze by using steam technology to remove dirt, dust, allergens, etc.
• A massive 9 cubic foot drying basin – This equals less drying loads and more time for other things.
• ENERGY STAR qualification – LG’s front load dryers meet ENERGY STAR qualifications and, on average, can save 25% on energy costs when compared to non-rated dryers.

For more information on how LG front load washers and dryers can add convenience while saving time on your laundry loads, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

When Shopping for Appliances, Virginia Beach is the Place to Go

For people looking for appliances, Virginia Beach is the place. Why go anywhere else when you can shop for all your appliance needs at the East Coast Appliance and Electronics superstore? With 30,000 square feet of floor space and all of the name brands in appliances and electronics available at everyday day low prices, the superstore offers shoppers the opportunity to see and compare a variety of brands in one location to find the product that best suits their needs as well as their budget. Name brands carried at the East Coast Appliance and Electronics superstore include Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, General Electric, KitchenAid, Samsung and more.

East Coast Appliance and Electronics also offers low price guarantees on all its merchandise and welcomes price comparison shopping with the knowledge that those comparisons will end up in their favor. The store’s low prices are the result of two factors; being able to order large quantities of products at any given time as well as its standing as a member of Nationwide Marketing Group, which has over 3,000 members representing over 10,000 storefronts. The membership is made up of independent storeowners selling appliances, furniture, electronics and installation services and has a combined purchasing power of $12 billion.

Nationwide pools the buying power of its members, which gives it negotiating power on pricing, rebates, and purchasing terms. These discounts are then distributed on to its members who can then pass them on to their customers. The leverage that is created between East Coast Appliance and Electronics’ and Nationwide’s combined buying power to purchase products at the lowest prices possible then puts the store in a position where those low prices can be guaranteed to its customers.

For architects, contractors, and builders looking for appliances, Virginia Beach also offers East Coast Appliance’s Builder Direct store, with superstore prices, professional electronics and appliance deliveries, and expert installation. Builder Direct also offers professional consultation on the best appliances and electronics for every type of kitchen configuration, home theatre setup, and every day use.

Whether for household or commercial use, when shopping for appliances, Virginia Beach has the right solutions at the lowest prices around. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/about_us.html

Counting Appliance Features from Frigidaire Dealers

While Frigidaire dealers try to tally the total number of new features in the new releases of Frigidaire kitchen appliances, let’s take a look at just some of the options and features that come with their new refrigerators, ranges, and dishwashers.

Frigidaire refrigerators:
• Frigidaire’s French Door refrigerators have been engineered for more storage space on the inside while maintaining the same dimensions on the outside so you can store more of everything.
• The new water filtration system is the best in its class, providing crystal clear water and ice.
• Crisper drawers that monitor and control humidity levels to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for a longer period of time
• French Door models are designed with full width storage drawers to make storing wide items a snap.
• Larger bins give you the option of storing large containers (up to a gallon) on refrigerator shelves or in drawers.

Frigidaire dishwashers:
• Frigidaire dishwashers are designed with spraying arms that encompass the entire interior to provide better cleaning.
• Frigidaire’s SaharaDry technology gets the wash load completely dry to eliminate the need for towel drying.
• These dishwashers are certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), meaning that they eliminate 99.9% of all bacteria in every wash load
• Frigidaire has expanded the wash load capacity to be able to wash up to 14 place settings. The utensil basket has also been expanded to be able to hold up to 180 items, reducing the need for running multiple loads or hand washing items that don’t fit in smaller dishwashers.
• Smudge and fingerprint resistant exteriors so that the machine always looks great and is easy to clean.

Frigidaire ranges and cooktops:
• Frigidaire offers several induction cooking options including hybrids that incorporate both induction and electric/gas heating elements. The largest of the induction heating elements can power up to 3,400 watts to bring even your largest containers to a boil quickly.
• Ovens are offered with single fan convection options to distribute heat evenly through the oven.
• One touch buttons to cook items perfectly – Options for one touch cooking range from chicken nuggets to pizza.

Frigidaire dealers have the high-tech solutions for households of any size and kitchens of any configuration. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html

Whirlpool Duet Washers and Dryers Bring the Future into the Home

Whirlpool Duet Washers and Dryers are built with so many features that the only thing missing may be a technology that moves wash loads from the washer to the dryer. Even there, the Duet Washer is engineered with a new feature called “Dynamic Venting Technology”, which runs fans and tumbles clothes for up to 12 hours once the wash cycle is completed. While it doesn't automatically put the wash load in the dryer, this technology can dry a small wash load without ever moving it to the dryer.

Additional features of the Duet Washer include:

• Precision Dispense Ultra – One of the new features of  Whirlpool  Duet Washers, this technology assesses the size of the load being washed and allocates the appropriate amounts of detergent, bleach, softeners, etc. On average, this feature saves 10% on wash-related additives while reducing wear on fabrics by not over-using cleaning solutions.  Depending on average wash load sizes, the dispenser can hold enough detergent for 12 to 36 wash cycles.

• NSF certification for removing allergens and bacteria – Duet Washers are certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for running at temperatures that eliminate allergens and bacteria for the cleanest wash loads possible.

• Eco Boost – Eco Boost technology regulates water temperatures to optimize washing efficiency while saving energy.

Whirlpool Duet Dryers have their share of features that deliver convenience and savings as well.

These features include:

• Advanced Moisture Sensing – This new technology tracks the temperature and dampness/dryness of the load in the dryer and stops the cycle when the desired level of dryness is achieved, saving drying time and energy.

• Wrinkle Shield – After the completion of the dry cycle, the Wrinkle Shield feature continues to steam and tumble the load in the dryer for over an hour and a half to keep the load from getting wrinkled, eliminating the need for ironing.

• Eco Boost – This feature combines higher spin speeds and lower temperatures when appropriate to dry loads more efficiently.

Constant innovation at Whirlpool results in products that are consistently in the top of their class. The new Whirlpool Duet Washers and Dryers follow in that tradition with never before seen conveniences and savings in energy usage, time and money. For more information, visit: http://eastcoastappliance.com/index.html