GE Appliances and IFTTT release the washer, dryer and dishwasher channels, becoming the first appliance manufacturer to have its entire appliance suite on IFTTT IoT Made Simple: GE First Manufacturer to Have Suite of Connected GE Appliances and IFTTT release the washer, dryer and dishwasher GE Appliances has announced three new channels—washer, dryer and dishwasher—to IFTTT, making them the first appliance manufacturer to have its entire appliance suite on the platform. LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The connected suite is officially complete: GE Appliances has announced the release of three new channels on “If This Then That” (IFTTT), doubling their existing IFTTT presence from three channels to six and making GE Appliances the first appliance manufacturer to have its entire appliance suite on the platform. GE Appliances has been working with IFTTT since June of 2015, adding functionality for users to get more out of their GE Appliances products.

The new channels add in functionality for the GE Appliances washer, dryer and dishwasher units, enabling users to connect their appliances to more than 100 other applications and connected devices, such as Facebook, Twitter, smart lighting, and various other smart home products. For example, the functionality could have smart lights blink when the washer has 10 minutes left on the timer, or any time the wall oven is on a smart thermostat can tell the HVAC fan to turn on. “Having the full suite available on IFTTT allows consumers to stay on top of their home appliances in new ways that are created just for them and their lifestyle,” said Brett Luckabaugh, connected appliances scrum master at GE Appliances. “With six GE Appliances channels on IFTTT there are endless possibilities for consumers to create new recipes, giving them more control over their smart home.” Today, GE Appliances has over 400 connected users across its multiple

IFTTT channels, resulting in more than 3,000 “recipes” (commands) One of the most interesting features of IFTTT is that users can use GE Appliances’ featured “recipes,” or create their own, allowing for the connected appliances to integrate with other Internet of Things-enabledIFTTT opens the door to the possibilities of how users operate their GE Appliances products as well as their everyday lives. “It’s exciting to see GE Appliances bring their vision of a richer, more connected home to life with IFTTT,” said Anne Mercogliano, VP of“Having their entire suite of smart appliances on the platform creates new connections for the hundreds of existing apps and devices on IFTTT that gives the power to users to tailor their world to what is important to them." Consumers with connected GE Appliances products can check out the showcased “recipe” IFTTT channels below: To learn more about connected appliances and their capabilities, visit

GE Appliances is at the forefront of building innovative,Prom Dress Stores Brandon Fl energy-efficient appliances that improve people’s lives. Champagne Glass Hot Tubs For Sale products include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers,Teacup Teddy Bear Puppies For Sale washers, dryers, air conditioners, water filtration systems and waterGeneral Electric (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter to build a world that works better. For more information on GE Appliances, IFTTT is a service that lets you create powerful connections with one simple statement — if this, then that. The IFTTT community can create if this then that connections, called recipes, between lots of different

applications, called Channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, Evernote, Gmail and others. IFTTT also works with devices like the Nest Thermostat and Protect, Fitbit, UP wristband by Jawbone, and the PhilipsFor a more comprehensive overview of IFTTT, see our about page.If experience is the best teacher, surely I have achieved expert status in the field of buying clothes washers and dryers. Twenty-five years ago we bought our first brand new washer and dryer—a traditional Whirlpool matching—from a warehouse club. The price came to $1,100 with tax, out the door. Nothing fancy, just a couple of workhorses. After 16 years of constant use, the washer finally failed beyond repair. After a great deal of research and contemplation, we settled on the LG Waveform Ultra Capacity High Efficiency Top Loading washer and companion steam dryer which I wrote about in more detail HERE for why we made that decision and how I got that brand new matching set for half that price!

I loved my LG appliances until we moved into a tiny apartment with space for only the washer or dryer or both if we could stack them. Can’t stack a top-loading washer, so we gifted the LG set to our son and bought a stackable GE front loading washer and dryer. Front-loading washers have been so greatly improved over the years. I had no problems at all with nasty smells or moldy build-up. And I really enjoyed the steam feature on the dryer. The GE set sits in storage now because the laundry room in our new home is not properly configured for a gas dryer. That will change one day soon, but in the meantime, I am thoroughly enjoying the 12-year-old Whirlpool washer and dryer set that came with this house. Talk about de javu! I’m right back where I started so many years ago with a couple of  workhorses that have only basic settings—no digital displays. With that background in mind, together with a long conversation I had with a repairman who works on all brands of washers and dryers except Samsung (he absolutely refuses to work on Samsung products which I found interesting)—and in response to so many readers wanting to know the best inexpensive washer/dryer—here is my advice:

Determine the price you’re willing to pay for the appliance(s). Lock eyeballs with that number and commit to finding the best option without going over budget.Write down the top three features you need in this appliance. Traditional basic top-load washers will offer temperature management and load size options and that’s about it. From there, determine what you must have. Or do you really need more than the basics?Go to a Sears store (or similar), which now carries the top brands of appliances (you can also shop online at Sears retail or the Sears Outlet), with your three requirements. Then listen and pay close attention to what you learn. In the store, the salesman will try to steer you into a higher-end model with lots of bells and whistles you’ll probably never use (which I know from experience). Keep going back to your three “must-haves.” Personally, I would lean toward a traditional Whirlpool or General Electric appliance. Once they become ancient they’ll still be working well.