Get things done in the kitchen and laundry room with high-tech major appliances that do their jobs and a lot more.
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Jet-powered
Dishwashers are big time savers—but not if you have to wash off every speck of food before you load the dishes. The GE Monogram Dishwasher comes to the rescue with 140 jets delivering a deeper clean. A third rack just for silverware gives you more space below for large pieces. $2,000. (866) 626-2000; geappliances.com.
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Command center
You’re in the middle of grocery shopping, and you can’t remember if you’re out of milk or mustard. No problem. With the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator, you can peek inside the refrigerator from wherever you are. This really cool refrigerator also lets you coordinate schedules, make lists and play music. $3,332 and up. (800) 726-7864; samsung.com.
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Double duty
Every cook has been there—one dish cooks at 350 degrees; another needs a 425-degree oven. End the juggling with the Samsung Flex Duo Range. It’s a single oven that turns into a double oven when you need one, so you can serve your dishes piping hot at the same time. $2,777. (800) 726-7864; samsung.com.
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Keep your cool
Oh, those fridge peepers. They stand there, refrigerator wide open, cold air escaping, while they examine the options for the perfect snack. You can retrain them with an LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator. They just knock twice on the glass panel to see what’s inside without ever cracking open a door. $4,500. (800) 243-0000; lg.com.
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Think small
Don’t you hate to fire up the washer for just a couple of items? With the LG Sidekick, you can stop feeling guilty about tiny loads or washing a few delicate items. The Sidekick is a pedestal that operates as its own mini-washer and serves as a base for a full-size LG front-loader. $657. (888) 237-8289; bestbuy.com.
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Speedy supper
Get dinner on the table in a flash with a Panasonic Countertop Oven & Indoor Grill with Induction Technology. This oven grills, broils, bakes, toasts and cooks one-pan meals using double-infrared and induction technology. Preprogrammed settings help you select just the right cooking mode for tonight’s feast. $399. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.