Bosch Unveils Vision Laundry Products in New 'Anthracite' Color -- Available Only at Sears
With Exclusive EcoSmart™ Technology, Bosch Vision Delivers Efficient Performance without Compromising Any Cleaning Results
Sears is the only retailer in the U.S. to carry the Bosch Vision high-efficiency front-load washer and dryer in the new "Anthracite" color. Previously available only in white, these ENERGY STAR® qualified washers and dryers use advanced EcoSmart™ technology, a network of sensors and intelligent controls, to deliver the most efficient performance without compromising cleaning results.
In Vision washers, EcoSmart continuously analyzes the wash cycle and automatically adjusts water level, temperature and suds level. EcoSmart's water savings are amplified with ActiveWater™, a system that uses 70% less water per load than the industry average. In Vision dryers, EcoSmart senses remaining moisture throughout the cycle to lower the energy usage. The units may be stacked or positioned side-by-side in a laundry room setting.
"As more and more homeowners move laundry pairs out of the basement and into more visible spaces in their homes, the demand for beautifully designed washers and dryers has increased. Packaged in a modern color that complements a variety of design palettes, the new "Anthracite" Bosch Vision washer and dyer pair deliver superior cleaning results, quietness and are super efficient while bringing a new level of style to the laundry area," said Gotthard von Hundt, Sr. VP of Laundry at Bosch home appliances.
"Sears led the way with the introduction of designer colors in high-efficiency laundry. Today's announcement of Bosch's distinctive Anthracite color being available only at Sears is one more reason Americans should shop Sears first for their appliances," said Nolan Pike, vice president of home appliances for Sears Holdings.
Bosch Vision in Anthracite is available now at all Sears full-line stores and have a regular retail price of $1269.99 for the washer, $1159.99 for the electric dryer and $1229.99 for the gas dryer. The Vision products are also available in white 300, 500 and 800 Series side-by-side or stacked installation models. Vision washers have a regular price range of $949.99 to $1479.99 and $949.99 to $1439.99 for the dryer.
About Bosch
Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Known worldwide for raising standards in appliance efficiency and quietness, Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. With US headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA, the company operates an appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops. EcoSmart™, ActiveWater™, ActiveClean™, ActiveDry™, DynamicAir™, EcoSensor®, EcoAction®, AVS™, and AquaStop® are trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation; all rights reserved.
For more information, visit www.bosch-home.com/us, call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog, or follow-us @BoschAppliances.
About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.
About Sears Home Appliance
Sears is the nation's leading appliance retailer with the largest selection -- over 4400 models. Only Sears sells the top 10 brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. Sears always beats the competition's price, guaranteed, up to 30 days. Sears offers worry-free 1-year service, guaranteed and free help and support on all brands serviced by Sears 24/7 by phone. Sears provides next day delivery on over 1600 models -- that's five times more than any national competitor. In March 2009, Sears launched the online ENERGY STAR Rebate Center -- a program to help educate Americans about the millions of dollars in rebates that are available for ENERGY STAR-rated products and make it faster to receive these rebates. Sears has demonstrated its commitment to increasing America's energy efficiency through its actions over more than 10 years. Sears sells more ENERGY STAR-rated appliances than any other retailer. In fact, in 2008, Sears was the first retailer to sell more than 3.1 million ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances from the nation's top brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. In 2008 alone, Kenmore ENERGY STAR-rated appliances helped save America nearly 700 million Kilowatt hours, over four billion gallons of water, and over $100 million dollars. *Kenmore Elite HE5t Steam Washer compared to a conventional washer manufactured before 2004, using the normal cycle, based on $175 per year total savings, over 11 year life expectancy.
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