Should you hop on the bandwagon and buy a smart appliance for your home?
According to data from Intertek, global consumers spent $40 million on smart appliances in 2010. By 2011 this figure had grown to $509 million, and by 2019 experts predict that consumers will spend a whopping $26 billion on smart appliances.
What Smart Appliances Have to Offer
Remember that “home of the future” we’ve been promised for decades now, where everything works together seamlessly and can be controlled at the touch of a button? Smart appliances are poised to make that dream a reality. Smart appliances typically feature internet connectivity that allows them to communicate with your computer, smartphone, or other device. The main benefits of smart appliances are as follows.
Convenience
Smart appliances contain many features designed to make life easier. For example, Whirlpool washers and dryers can automatically notify you via text when a cycle is complete so you don’t forget to collect your laundry. You can also stop or start cycles via remote access, so you can pop on the wrinkle shield cycle if you realize you’re not going to be able to take your clothes out of the dryer promptly.
Performance
Some smart appliances contain features that allow them to actually perform better than standard models. For example, Sub Zero refrigerators have smart sensors that allow them to control temperatures to within a degree of the desired setting, automatically making adjustments based on your use patterns, climate, and the time of year. With the smart sensors enhancing food preservation in this way, you get even better performance from your fridge.
Diagnostics
Another very important benefit of smart appliances is that they keep track of their own needs and problems. For example, Whirlpool smart dishwashers can automatically notify you when a cleaning cycle needs to be run to freshen the unit. Dryers can let you know if they’re experiencing limited airflow so you can go troubleshoot the issue, and they can also generate energy reports to let you see if your appliances are maintaining good, energy-efficient performance. These kinds of maintenance reminders and problem alerts can help you stay on top of issues to protect against appliance failure and help maximize the life of your unit.
Other Factors to Consider
If you’re thinking of buying a smart appliance, bear in mind that these appliances should only be serviced by true experts. You won’t be able to just call any old handyman to work on them! Fortunately, at American Appliance Repair we make a point on staying up to date on all the latest advances in appliance technology. We are actually an authorized repair provider for Whirlpool, Jenn-Air, Scotsman, Maytag, and Amana, and we work closely with these manufacturers to keep up our skills. We can also service all other brands including high-end ones like Sub Zero. So if you do get a smart appliance, you can turn to us for smart service.
