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There's no doubt about it, "smart" technology is here to stay and beginning to dominate the home improvement market. Smart appliances and devices, whether a dishwasher, a fridge or a system such as Google Home, allow homeowners to increase the home's value as it saves money.


How smart appliances provide peace of mind

Knowing that you'll never end up with burned food again is comforting, but here are some other ways smart appliances can help:
•             Most smart appliances are remotely accessible, making it possible to know how your home is functioning at all times simply by checking your phone.
•             Smart appliances almost always monitor their own systems, so you'll know ahead of time if one is failing or has to be repaired. You may be able to avoid costly repair bills with preventative maintenance.


Smart appliances and home value

According to recent research, it is predicted that 60% of homes will use smart appliances by 2021, and that 64% of millennials want smart appliances in their homes. Those statistics suggest that smart appliances are quickly becoming part of the status quo for homeowners seeking to sell their house at high value.
Investing in smart appliances, start here:
•             Dishwashers. Connected features let you start cycles from your smartphone, delay the wash until you've left the house or easily keep up with service, maintenance and supplies.
•             Wall Oven. Send cooking instructions from your smartphone or control your kitchen with voice commands using a compatible voice-enabled device. Get instant access to the settings you use most with a touchscreen that learns, adapts and suggests customized presets based on your family's routines.
•             Washers/Dryers. Brands like Whirlpool® have created an app that lets you set, start or pause your wash. The same can be said for your dryer, set and start the dry cycle, pause it to remove delicate items and track progress when you're away.
If you're interested in transforming your home with smart appliances, there's no time like the present. Queen City Audio Video Appliances offers smart appliances from all the top brands like KitchenAid, Whirlpool and JennAir. Visit QueenCityOnline.com to learn more.



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