Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers - Consumer and professional information about major appliances, with pointers on how to shop, cooking safety, and product standards. "Who Makes What" allows you to find links to most of the major manufacturers of refrigerators, freezers, home laundry, gas and electric cooking ranges, ovens and counter-tops, microwave ovens, dishwashers, food disposers, compactors, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers, electric appliances used in the kitchen, for personal and garment care, and air treatment.

Energy Star - web site sponsored by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency which lists major appliances, TVs, VCRs, heating and cooling equipment, residential light fixtures, office equipment, windows, and even new homes that carry the Energy Star label. Be sure to check the Appliances section of this site to see if your refrigerator or freezer meet Energy Star guidelines -- and then check your local utility company to see if they are offering any rebates on the purchase of a new, energy efficient appliance.

Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator - Is it time to buy a new refrigerator or freezer? What about that old fridge you have sitting in the garage where you store the stuff that won't fit in the kitchen... are you really saving money buying extra food on sale when you factor in the cost of electricity every month? This generic electrical cost saving calculator will give you a ballpark idea how much your old ice box is costing you to run. For more detailed information, you may want to try a Belkin Energy Monitor (nice because of the flexible cord that allows you to easily read the measurements) or the original Kill A Watt P4400 Electricity Usage Monitor, which displays more information, but isn't as convenient to read without the extended cord. Note that the newer Kill A Watt P4460 model has memory capacity so you won't loose weeks or months worth of statistics should power to the outlet be interrupted.

Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards - part of the U.S. Department of Energy, this program "develops test procedures and minimum efficiency standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment."

National Kitchen & Bath Association - according to their Web site, the NKBA is "the only trade association dedicated exclusively to the kitchen and bath industry." The "Consumer Tools" section of their Web site contains kitchen and bathroom design tips, links to member businesses, as well as, pictures and descriptions of dozens of award winning kitchen and bath designs.

Beam Industries - is the "world's leading manufacturer and marketer of central vacuum systems." Besides selling their own product line, they have produced private label systems for many other companies over the years, some of which include Aro, Broan, Fasco, Nautilus, General Electric, Trane, Wal Vac, and Pullman. Acquired in 1989 by White Consolidated Industries, Inc., whose parent company is A.B. Electrolux of Sweden, their Web site provides plenty of information about central cleaning systems. Be sure to download their "Do-It-Yourself Central Cleaning System Planning and Installation Manual" if you are planning to install a built-in vacuum system.

FloodSaver - A nifty 2 piece plastic washing machine surround, washing machine pan, and Slide-N-Fold^TM drain pans for dishwashers, which collect and drain water leaks. Especially practical when locating washing machines on upper floor levels or for dishwashers in kitchens with hardwood flooring and/or over finished spaces..

Appliance Manufacturers

ABBAKA - high end custom and restaurant style range hoods and ventilating equipment.

Appliances International - "QuietLine" non-venting combination Washer/Dryer approved for built-in installation, Ice³ Portable Automatic Compact Ice Maker, and a Countertop Dishwasher.

ASKO Appliances - Dishwashers, Washing Machines, and Clothes Dryers

Amana - Offers a complete line of home appliances. In July 2001, Maytag acquired Amana's major appliance and commercial microwave oven businesses.

Bendix and THOR - Dishwashers, Washing Machines, and Clothes Dryers

BOSCH Appliances - Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Built-in Ovens, Built-in Cooktops

Broan-NuTone, LLC - Range hoods, bath fans, medicine cabinets and other built-in products.

Creda Products** - (http://www.creda.com/) Gas & Electric Cooktops, Built-in Ovens, Dishwashers, Laundry Products

DACOR - Ranges, Wall Ovens, Warming Ovens, Cooktops, Microwaves, Hoods & Vents

Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc.** (http://www.dcs-range.com) - Professional grade Ranges, Cooktops, Double Wall Ovens, Warming Drawer, Hoods, Gas Wok, Professional Outdoor Gas Grills, Foodservice Cooking Equipment.

Dynasty Range - See Jade Products, Company.

A.B. Electrolux - "The Global Appliance Company" - offers a complete line of home and professional appliances and outdoor products. Parent company of Frigidare®, White-Westinghouse®, Tappan®, Gibson®, Eureka®, Poulan®, Poulan PRO®, WeedEater®, Husqvarna®.

Electrolux USA - Vacuum Cleaners, Floor Care Products, Ice Makers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Cooktops, Ranges, Ovens, Ventilation, Gas Grills, Outdoor Kitchens

Equator Corporation - High-end appliances, including washer-dryer combination units, full size and compact dishwashers, ConServ refrigerators and freezers - manufactured in Europe and marketed to consumers in North America.

Fisher & Paykel Industries Ltd. - A New Zealand based company that offers the DishDrawer dishwasher, washers and dryers.

Frigidaire - Refrigerators, Ranges, Wall Ovens, Cooktops, Microwave Ovens - (A.B. Electrolux)

Gaggenau** (http://www.gaggenau.com/) - Ovens, Hobs, Deep Fryers, Steamers, Electric Grill, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Vents

Garland Industries - Commercial grade Ranges, Ovens, Pizza Ovens, Hot Plates, Griddles, Fryers, Vent Systems

General Electric - Offers a complete line of appliances

Gibson - A division of Frigidaire Home Products - (A.B. Electrolux)

Hotpoint - A division of GE offering "value and affordability".

In-Sink-Erator - Food Waste Disposers or Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers

Jade Products Company - Dynasty Professional Ranges, Gas Cooktops and Outdoor Grills.

Jenn-Air - Complete line of kitchen appliances (Part of the Maytag Corporation)

KitchenAid

Marvel Industries - residential and commercial undercounter refrigerators, freezer, ice makers, "Wine Grotto" wine storage system, humidor cigar storage accessories, portable bar caddies, outdoor refrigerators and beer dispensers.

Maytag - producers of a complete line of home appliances and refrigerated vending equipment. Primary brands include Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Hoover, and Dixie-Narco (Whirlpool acquired Maytag on March 31, 2006)

Miele & Cie. GmbH & Co. (Miele International in Germany) - washing machines, tumble dryers, rotary irons, ceramic cooktops, combisets, ovens, ventilation hoods, convection steam oven, coffee system, vacuum cleaners, laboratory glassware washers, medical and dental, washers/disinfectors, refrigerators*, freezers*, microwave ovens*, fitted kitchens* - (* not available in the U.S.)

Miele, Inc. (U.S. Subsidiary) - residential appliances and professional cleaning systems: vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, hoods, convection steam oven, built-in coffee system, washing machines, vented dryers, non-vented (condensing) dryer, rotary ironers, laboratory, dental and industrial parts washers.

Roper Appliances - Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Ranges (Part of the Whirlpool Corporation)

Scotsman - Commercial Ice Cube Machines, Ice Makers, Ice Dispensers and Luxury Consumer Ice Machines

Staber Industries - Top loading, tumble action washing machines

Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc. - Wine storage, icemakers, built-in refrigerators, drawer refrigeration, undercounter refrigerators/freezers

Tappan - A division of Frigidaire Home Products - (A.B. Electrolux)

Thermador - Cooktops, ovens, ventilation, dishwashers, barbecues, refrigerators, microwaves, warming drawers

U-Line - Built-in, Undercounter Wine Capatins or Coolers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ice Makers

Vestfrost Company - Commercial and residential refrigerators and freezers, including the ConServ household line - Denmark.

Viking Range - Heavy-duty, professional-style gas and electric ranges, cooktops, ovens, wok/cooker, warming drawers, dishwasher, disposers, trash compactor, rangehoods and ventilation systems, side-by-side refrigerator/freezers, bottom mount refrigerator/freezer, undercounter/freestanding wine cooler, indoor and outdoor undercounter refrigerators, and outdoor gas grills.

Whirlpool - Offers a complete line of home appliances.

White-Westinghouse - A division of Frigidaire Home Products - (A.B. Electrolux)

Wolf Appliance Company, LLC - Built-in Ovens, Cooktops, Dual Fuel, Gas Ranges, Warming Drawers, Ventilation, and Outdoor Grills - (Acquired by Sub-Zero Freezer Company in March 2000).

Wolf Range - Heavy Duty Ranges, Restaurant Ranges, Convection Ovens, Griddles, Charbroilers, and Hot Plates (Acquired by Sub-Zero Freezer Company in March 2000).