APPLIANCES: Sears Unveils Kenmore Elite Oasis(HT) Washer & Oasis(ST) Dryer
February 19, 2008
Laundry Pair Combines High Efficiency with Deep Clean Functionality and SteamCare Technology
Last week Sears unveiled the Kenmore Elite Oasis(ST) SteamCare dryer and Oasis(HT) washer, which combine a practical steam function in the dryer with powerful cleaning in a top load washer. Making its debut at Sears stores in March 2008. Pictures and details of the new products are hard to find at this point, so the images we used below are from 2007 models. Here are the details on these new more efficient washer and dryer products.
Steam, Clean and Green
Kenmore Elite’s SteamCare technology, first introduced in the HE(5t)(TM) Steam Dryer in 2007, harnesses the power of steam by saturating dry clothing with a fine mist of water while simultaneously heating the interior of the appliance. The water and heat work together to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and odors, so consumers can avoid washing an article of clothing that may only need refreshing, saving both water and energy.
The company claims that the new Oasis(HT) washer cleans better than any other model among leading brand top loaders, offering features like gentlewash(TM) technology to clean delicate items and Catalyst(R) Cleaning Action to help ensure bright whites. The TimedOxi(TM) option, available in a top load model for the first time through Oasis(HT), releases oxygen-based stain fighters at the precise time for powerful stain-fighting performance. Additionally, the washer is certified by the National Sanitization Foundation to eliminate 99.9 percent of certain bacteria found in clothes, sheets and towels.
Kenmore continues to deliver on high efficiency with this newest addition to the Oasis line up, as both models are more efficient than first generation Oasis HE models, surpassing ENERGY STAR standards and reaching Tier II Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) ratings. Kenmore claims, the Oasis(HT) washer saves 63 percent more water and 65 percent more energy than comparable laundry pairs on the market(2). Adding to the efficiency, the Save Energy Plus feature conserves up to 20 percent more energy by extending wash times using cold water in cycles that may typically use hot water.
Top-Rated Features
The Oasis(HT) washer’s Invizible Agitator(TM) sits low in its drum,allowing more space for clothing or bulky items like comforters and winter coats. Transparent, tinted glass doors on both the washer and dryer deliver a unique aesthetic, and consumers interested in second floor installation will be comforted to know that the Kenmore Elite Oasis creates the fewest vibrations in the industry according to the company.
The Oasis(HT) washer offers Kenmore Canyon Capacity(TM) — 4.6 cubic feet of cleaning space that efficiently cleans up to 24 bath towels in a single load. Also available in the Oasis(ST) dryer, the exclusive 7.4 cubic feet Canyon Capacity ensures that a full load from the washer will be effectively dried.
TurboDry(TM) technology in the Oasis(ST) dryer uses a 35 percent larger blower to increase airflow, drying a load of laundry more quickly than it takes to wash one. The Dual Action Drying(TM) system also contributes to faster dry times by simultaneously promoting airflow and tumbling. Gentleheat(TM) technology uses an advanced computer to measure air temperature and moisture more accurately and calculate exactly how long a cycle should run, resetting the temperature as needed to improve fabric care
Price and Availability
The Oasis(HT) and Oasis(ST) pair will be available in white in March 2008 at for the regular retail price of $1,099. SteamCare and energy efficiency are also available in the HE(5t) Steam Laundry pair in white and the designer color, barolo. Prices range from $1,499 to $1,599 for washers and $1,199 to $1,299 for dryers depending on color. Base pedestals retail for $259.99 each in color and $229.99 each in white.
What are other homeowners saying?
GetWithGreen.com found over 100 homeowner reviews on last years Canyon Blue Elite Oasis washer on the Kenmore website. A similar number of homeowner reviews exist on the site for last year’s dryers as well!
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it be nice if you come out with black in the new oasis dryer,i would like to have the one with steam
Don’t buy this machine. I was enticed by the energy efficiency claims and water savings; however, the machine is little over a year old and already needs repair. Bearings are wearing out and it sounds like an aircraft ready to take off in the spin cycle. Have also had problems with electronic controls and odor. This is the most expensive appliance I have ever purchased. If esitmated repair approaches $300 I am getting rid of
the machine and going back to a conventional washer. My previous washer lasted 15 years.
Sorry pal but we Americans have destroyed our economy and we can no longer to afford to build appliances that last 15-30 years you’ll be bleased if you buy a washer and dryer on todays market and it lasts more than 6 years without any problems. This is coming from someone who has ben selling appliances for sears for 20 years!