BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
July 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Following the recent introduction of the first ever ENERGY
STAR® certified electric dryer1, Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE: WHR) is proud to announce the next step in its commitment to
sustainability and energy efficiency with its newest innovation in
dryer technology. The new Whirlpool® HybridCare™ clothes
dryer WED99HED with Hybrid Heat Pump technology is designed to
regenerate energy during the drying cycle to reduce energy
consumption while providing dryer speed and performance
flexibility.
Compared to typical dryers that use large amounts of energy in
the form of venting hot, moist air, the Whirlpool brand HybridCare™
dryer is a ventless heat pump dryer that uses a refrigeration
system to dry and recycle the same air.
HybridCare™ technology uses advanced sensors tuned to manage
energy consumption and temperature to deliver drying performance
and energy savings. The three available modes allow flexibility
while providing great drying results:
- Speed mode – used when consumer focus is on managing time
- Eco mode – used when optimizing energy is the priority
- Balanced mode – blends the performance of Speed and Eco
"Whirlpool Corporation is at the forefront of residential energy
efficiency gains in clothes dryers," said Chris Ball, General Manager of the Laundry
category for Whirlpool North America. "Our progress in developing
new technologies that combine to create highly energy-efficient
drying cycles, while offering better fabric care, demonstrates our
commitment to offering consumers the most innovative and effective
products for their home."
Whirlpool Corporation is collaborating with organizations
including the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), an
alliance of more than 140 Northwest utilities and energy efficiency
organizations, in support of its efforts to mobilize the market
toward energy efficiency. Through this relationship, Whirlpool and
NEEA work to make the greatest long-term impact on the marketplace
through the adoption of energy-efficient products, like the
HybridCare™ dryer.
HybridCare™ technology has the capability to use less heat than
vented dryers. The ventless dryer technology will allow consumers
in North America to reduce their
carbon footprint and the estimated $4B in wasted energy attributed to dryers
2.
As a ventless technology, HybridCare™ does not require an
outside vent, allowing the consumer to install it in more locations
throughout the home. The HybridCare™ technology dryer will also
match select front load washers of the currently available Duet
series, making it a logical choice for consumers desiring greater
levels of energy savings.
Whirlpool will begin shipping units to select U.S. markets in Q4
2014. It will expand to other U.S. markets and Canada in early 2015, generating excitement
among some major utilities. "Whirlpool Corporation has been a
great partner with us as we work together to advance dryer energy
efficiency. Dryers are the next frontier for significant energy
savings in the home, and innovations like the heat pump dryer are a
key technology to unlocking these savings," said Jeff Harris, Director, Technology and Market
Strategy, NEEA.
Whirlpool Corporation's full sustainability strategy engages
nearly every aspect of its business, from materials and processes,
to product technologies and end-of-life recycling, all aimed at a
more sustainable future. Whirlpool Corporation believes in
improving lives, one home, one family at a time through innovative,
world-class products and services. When it comes to sustainability,
Whirlpool works to satisfy its consumers, protect the environment,
nurture its communities and embed sustainability into its products
and processes while driving extraordinary value and enhancing
reputation.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading global manufacturer
and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of
approximately $19 billion in 2013,
69,000 employees, and 59 manufacturing and technology research
centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool,
Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul,
Bauknecht and other major brand names. We earn the trust of
consumers in nearly every country by focusing on what matters most.
Additional information about the company can be found at
http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
[1] Whirlpool.com, "Whirlpool Corporation receives
first Energy Star ® certification for clothes dryers", June 16, 2014
[2] USA Today,
"Report: Dryers Waste $4B yearly in
energy Cost," June 12, 2014
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