Hacker News with Generative AI: Appliances

EPA Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program (nytimes.com)
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting.
Environment, Government, Energy Efficiency, Appliances
247 points by danso 17 days ago | 282 comments
Beyond Showerheads: Trump's Attempts to Kill Appliance Regulations Cause Chaos (propublica.org)
Donald Trump makes no secret of his loathing for regulations that limit water and energy use by home appliances.
Politics, Environmental Policy, Consumer Protection, Regulation, Appliances
8 points by rntn 39 days ago | 0 comments
DOE withdraws, postpones multiple appliance energy efficiency rules (utilitydive.com)
The U.S. Department of Energy on Monday announced it would withdraw four appliance efficiency standards and officially postpone the effective dates for three other rules, continuing the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency’s appliance efficiency program.
Energy, Regulations, Government, Trump Administration, Appliances
8 points by hn_acker 42 days ago | 1 comments
Why do plastic containers always come out wet from the dishwasher? (theconversation.com)
It’s annoying to open your dishwasher after the cycle is finished only to find half of the dishes still wet. Instead of being able to stack them away, you end up with a full drying rack.
Households, Appliances, Dishwashers, Cleaning
36 points by amichail 47 days ago | 6 comments
US Energy Department ending appliance efficiency standards (energy.gov)
WASHINGTON—Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy will postpone the implementation of seven of the Biden-Harris administration’s restrictive mandates on home appliances.
Energy, Policy, Regulation, Appliances
65 points by scrose 97 days ago | 50 comments
Strange Design Decision: An Oven with French Doors (core77.com)
I can't figure this one out. This Flexify Air Fryer Oven, by Chinese appliance brand Midea, was voted best-in-show by The Kitchn—and it has French doors.
Product Design, Appliances, Kitchen, Reviews
12 points by surprisetalk 247 days ago | 28 comments
CSC ServiceWorks laundry machine coin bypass (2023) (orlitzky.com)
Security, Hacks, Appliances, Laundry, DIY
71 points by Luc 297 days ago | 61 comments
Why refrigerators and other kitchen appliances break so easily now (washingtonpost.com)
Consumer Products, Appliances, Durability, Design
23 points by bookofjoe 325 days ago | 78 comments