The Three Hottest Appliance Launches That You Probably Missed
/Last year, we saw a host of appliance launches from some of the premier brands in the industry. Now, just a few weeks into 2024, we’ve already seen product announcements from major brands including Sharp, ZLINE, Thermador, GE, and even Drew Barrymore’s appliance company—Beautiful.
Keeping up with the latest appliance announcements can be a full-time job as technology improves at an ever-increasing speed. At Appliance Educator, we’re here to help you stay up to date with the latest and greatest in the appliance industry. In this post, we’re covering some under-the-radar news with three exciting appliance launches that you probably missed from three diverse brands.
ZLINE Launches New Undercounter Refrigerators
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath started 2024 off by launching a new line of undercounter refrigerators dubbed Touchstone. ZLINE’s growing catalog of refrigeration already included counter-depth, built-in, and wine and beverage models, with the Touchstone line adding five new outdoor-compatible refrigerators for shoppers looking for luxury appliances at an affordable price point.
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Touchstone Undercounter Refrigerators
The launch of the Touchstone line was likely overshadowed by the continued buzz of ZLINE’s new fully-redesigned gas ranges released in Q4 2023. However, the sub-$3000 price point of the Touchstone series will be enough to attract plenty of attention soon with similar undercounter models from Perlick, Viking, and U-Line nearing or exceeding $5,000.
Undercounter refrigerators are popular with entertainers and hosts who are looking to impress during their gatherings with a professional cooling system that can be built into a home bar, kitchen cabinetry, or even an outdoor patio. The Touchstone line’s ventilation system allows for a precise zero-clearance installation for a flush look that will wow guests.
The Touchstone line includes two dual-temperature zone wine coolers and three single-temperature zone beverage fridges with all models featuring a stainless steel interior and a fully wrapped outdoor-compatible stainless steel exterior. There’s also a panel-ready option for both the wine cooler and beverage fridge that can easily accept custom panels to blend in with cabinetry.
ZLINE’s most recent launch comes a few weeks before their attendance at KBIS 2024. KBIS is the biggest kitchen and bath tradeshow in the country and will be in Las Vegas from February 27th through 29th. We expect the Touchstone line to be featured prominently in ZLINE’s KBIS display.
LG Launches New WashCombo™ All-in-One Washer/Dryer
LG made a big splash at CES 2024 when their Transparent OLED TV went viral online and won them a host of innovation awards at the Las Vegas-based event. The hype of the OLED TV made some of their other product launches fly under the radar, including the launch of the WashCombo™ All-in-One Washer/Dryer.
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WashCombo™ All-in-One Washer/Dryer
All-in-one washer/dryer combos are nothing new and have been part of LG’s product catalog for years. However, users reported recurring issues with long wash and dry times and high energy usage.
The newest version revealed at CES 2024 addresses these issues by using an inverter heat pump to dramatically reduce energy consumption and cut wash and dry times down to less than two hours total.
Early reviews highlight the ease of use and features as well as the convenience of being able to run errands or focus on other tasks without needing to swap their laundry over. The WashCombo™ is also compatible with LG’s SideKick™ mini pedestal washer to tackle two loads of laundry at the same time.
La Pavoni Launches New Semi-Professional Botticelli Specialty Espresso Machine
If you have so far been familiar with LG, ZLINE, CES 2024, and KBIS 2024, this last brand may stump you. La Pavoni is an Italian coffee machine company that dates back more than 100 years, and in early January they launched the Botticelli Specialty.
Calling the La Pavoni Botticelli Specialty a coffee machine is a bit like calling a Lamborgini Aventador a hatchback. Designed “to satisfy the most demanding espresso enthusiasts”, the Botticelli Specialty is as close as you can get to the professional espresso machine you’d find at your favorite coffee shop or upscale hotel bar without literally bringing those machines home.
If you’re a life-or-death coffee lover, the Botticelli Specialty needs to be on your list. With precise temperature control, pressure regulation, and advanced brewing pressure profiling control (BPPC), the Botticelli Specialty replicates the rich and flavorful espresso enthusiasts crave in a remarkably compact design.
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Botticelli Specialty Espresso Machine
Right now, finding the Botticelli Specialty in U.S. markets is difficult. However, if the thought of a perfectly creamy cup of coffee interests you, we recommend keeping your eyes on reputable U.S.-based La Pavoni sellers like Rustic Kitchen and Bath.
Appliance Innovation in 2024
2024 is already looking like another massive year for the appliance industry. With so many new product launches, innovations, and trade shows to pay attention to, we thank you for taking the time to read our post covering these three under-the-radar product launches.
What are you looking forward to in the appliance industry this year? Let us know in the comments!
