This week at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS) in Chicago, Bosch unveiled new Energy Star laundry and dishwashing products. 

• Exclusive AQUASTOP Leak Protection System on Nexxt(R) Laundry
• New Category of Ascenta Dishwashers

Here is what Bosch has to say: 

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Premium appliance manufacturer Bosch continues to demonstrate that it delivers complete ECO solutions that any family can rely on with its new advancements debuting at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show.

As the only U.S. manufacturer with the ENERGY STAR® qualification on all its washers, refrigerators and dishwashers, Bosch is introducing its industry exclusive AQUASTOP® leak protection system to its front-loading and high-efficiency Nexxt® Washer.

Nexxt Dryers receive MISTCARE?, a quick way to refresh clothes and remove wrinkles in minutes, as well as the popular ECOACTION? option to reduce energy consumption up to an additional 10%. Furthermore, Nexxt Washers add a convenient stain removal program that tackles 14 of the toughest stains.

A new category of dishwashers called Ascenta? now allows the mass market consumer to step up from their current all-plastic tub model.

Finally, to expand its cooking offering, Bosch unveils its space-efficient yet full functioning 30? five burner gas cooktop, along with an exclusive recirculation module that is the perfect solution for difficult-to-vent homes.
 
?Bosch is the leader in delivering energy efficiency without compromise across multiple product categories, within its convenient classification system of 300, 500 and 800 Series full-line appliances,? said Franz J. Bosshard, president and CEO. ?With our new products and advancements, Bosch continues to be the brand of choice for discerning consumers that desire the best in energy efficiency, quietness, convenience, design and safety.?

Nexxt® Laundry

Consumers can add comprehensive leak protection to the long list of reasons to choose the quiet, ultra-efficient and ENERGY STAR® qualified Bosch Nexxt Laundry system. As more homeowners move their laundry machines onto second floors, the exclusive AQUASTOP feature on select Nexxt Washers offers them valuable peace of mind. Top-of-the-line Nexxt Dryers are enhanced with the MISTCARE option, a quick yet energy efficient way to refresh clothes, removing wrinkles and odors in 15 minutes. Already featured on the brand?s dishwashers and Nexxt Washers, the popular ECOACTION button helps select dryers save up to an additional 10% in energy consumption. Bosch also introduces a unique stain removal option on select washers that efficiently tackles 14 common stains such as red wine, oil, coffee, crayons and various foods. For homeowners who want a splash of design inspiration in their laundry room, select 300 and 500 Series models are now available in both a red/white or blue/white duo-tone finish with 15? pedestals.

Ascenta? Dishwashers

Now even more consumers can step up to Bosch quality and German engineering. With the new ENERGY STAR® qualified Ascenta Dishwashers, Bosch offers class-leading and attainable energy efficiency, quiet performance and visually appealing design?as the superior solution to an all-plastic tub model. It does this while still providing core Bosch exclusives such as the ECOSENSE? Wash Management System, which examines the soil level in the water and customizes the wash cycle to save up to 20% in energy costs, and an overflow protection system for safety. Ascenta Dishwashers also continue the brand?s hallmark of being the quietest in their class with sound-reduction technology that includes a new drain pump that reduces noise when water is draining from the machine.

Ascenta, MISTCARE, ECOACTION, POWERSIM and DHD are trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation. NEXXT and AQUASTOP are registered trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation.
 

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Quick update on dishwashers, as you are starting that kitchen remodel.  Who led the way in 2007 when it came to dishwasher rankings?  J.D. Power and Associates? Major Home Appliance Customer Satisfaction Study said that it was Bosch!

The Bosch dishwashers earned the highest ranking based on overall customer satisfaction with operational performance, including energy efficiency and product quietness, as well as product design and ease of use.

Here is how they fared against your other home options:

(above images from J.D. Powers) 

Every Bosch dishwasher is ENERGY STAR® qualified and exceeds the stringent 2007 federal energy standards. The entire collection features the ECOSENSE Wash Management System ?, which examines the soil level in water via an infrared light beam and customizes the wash cycle accordingly with 48 different options. Bosch?s ECOACTION? feature on select models takes energy efficiency to the next level by reducing energy consumption by up to an additional 25% ? with just the simple push of a button. These systems, along with other efficiency advancements, ensure that Bosch dishwashers use as little as 1.8 gallons of water per cycle while guaranteeing optimal wash results. In addition, the entire lineup also offers the Bosch exclusive AQUASTOP® system, a superior leak protection system that automatically shuts the dishwasher off should it detect water in the base of the unit.

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