Whirlpool Corporation Receives 2008 ENERGY STAR Award

(Benton Harbor, MI) Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized with its third consecutive ENERGY STAR award.
ENERGY STAR is a certification and green-friendly public awareness process of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Whirlpool has been a long-term ENERGY STAR partner, helping create the guidelines for the Green Lights Program, the EPA's precursor to the appliance ENERGY STAR program.
Whirlpool is the only appliance manufacturer that brings an "across the board" focus to energy and water conservation, with more than 700 eco-friendly models.
Among some of the newer products are:
The Whirlpool Duet steam washer that steams away stains without pre-treating, saving users 73 percent water and 77 percent energy, compared to top-load washers manufactured before 2004; and
The Whirlpool Cabrio Steam dryer combines mist and heat in the dryer to naturally steam away wrinkles and odors, reducing trips to the dry cleaner.
Another advance includes the Maytag brand dishwasher with a SteamClean option. SteamClean delivers enhanced cleaning performance on glassware for soil and spot removal. Whirlpool Corporation was the first in the appliance industry to launch a steam option in dishwashers.
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, 73,000 employees, and 72 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.

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