Would you steel your appliances? That is a question many consumers are now asking themselves.
The ?in? style -----------------------
Stainless steel household appliances are the ?in? style right now. People are being drawn to the clean look of stainless steel for their kitchens.
Stainless steel has become the fastest growing sector of household appliances. Not only for major appliances such as refrigerators and ranges Yannick Ngakoue Black Jersey , but even for small items like toasters, kettles, and bread makers. There seems to be no end to the demand for the steel look.
So if a kitchen-remodeling project is in you're near future then steel may be something you are considering.
Pros and cons ---------------------
Steel can provide the consumer with a feeling of strength, simplicity, elegance Leonard Fournette Black Jersey , and durability, all at the same time.
Part of its appeal is the commercial or professional look it suggests to people. We are fascinated with, and drawn towards, all things shiny and metallic. To this generation steel suggests: expensive ? professional -- status.
Consumers like the idea that stainless steel appliances always appear clean, when properly maintained. Also stainless steel is a very durable product. Hence Taven Bryan Black Jersey , the reason it is the standard in the commercial area, including restaurants.
Stainless steel is becoming the new ?white?. That is, it will go with just about anything else in the kitchen. It will match most finishes of cupboards, countertops, and flooring you have chosen. You can match a classic design kitchen with an ultra-modern looking stainless appliance. This is a positive feature that has been discovered by both consumers and designers.
One negative about stainless steel is that it is very expensive to produce. So if junior decides to scratch the appliance door you should be prepared for a large repair bill.
Also Jalen Ramsey Black Jersey , some people dislike the idea of having to work to maintain the clean look. Stainless steel does require persistent cleaning.
Fingerprints have always been a problem. Special cleaner is used to alleviate this problem. It leaves a light oily residue on the steel, which resists the fingerprints.
Rumors say that General Electric and Sears are both about to introduce a new stainless finish they claim will resolve this problem. It will involve the bonding of a transparent vinyl coating to the steel panels. If true, this will be a major marketing advantage for these companies, and a boon to consumers.
Stainless steel is steel to which has been added chromium and nickel. This results in steel with a very hard surface that will resist both pitting and rusting.
The chromium gives it the characteristic shiny surface layer and the nickel gives it the non-magnetic character. So when your refrigerator magnets do not stick, blame the nickel.
If scratched, stainless steel can in fact self heal. A new layer of oxide will be produced that can cover over small scratches. But, since the surface layer is extremely thin rust can result if the scratch pierces this layer and exposes the base steel.
Stainless considered high end -----
Most manufacturers offer stainless steel appliances as part of their high end product lines. General Electric calls their stainless series Profile or Monogram. Frigidaire calls theirs Pro Gallery. Maytag, Whirlpool Nick Foles Black Jersey , and LG also offer stainless steel versions of their products.
Frigidaire has recently upped the stakes with the introduction of an even higher priced series called Icon. The Icon is an all steel finish that stresses clean and contemporary lines while maintaining all necessary functionality. Other manufacturers will be responding.
Fad or functional --------------------
Do you remember green, yellow, or brown refrigerators? How about turquoise stoves, or black washing machines? At one time these were all considered the ?in? thing.
So is the stainless steel appliance just another fad?
I don't think so.
Stainless steel appliances are a style that has captured the public attention and will continue to do so. A style of appliance that continues to attract consumers in ever increasing numbers each year. So, whatever the reason that people love stainless Gardner Minshew II Camo Jersey , it would appear they will remain on consumer wish lists into the foreseeable future.
It never fails to amaze me how many companies have employees who are empowered to offer former customers wonderful incentives to lure them back, yet their customer service representatives have the ability to offer virtually nothing to convince an unhappy customer to stay.
Powerless, these CSRs often actually ignore customers? requests and declarations of their intent to leave, even encouraging them to seek out another company!
They often repeat the few phrases they're allowed to say over and over again, further infuriating the customers.
I recently interviewed the CEO of a mattress company who told me that customer complaints never reach him because his employees are empowered to Ryquell Armstead Camo Jersey , within reason, give the customer what will keep him happy. His employees are happier too because they believe the company trusts them to make sound decision.
Sadly, that company is one-in-a-million today. If others would follow his example, there would a lot less need for those employees who call former customers because there would be far fewer former customers to begin with.
When I worked in fast food as a teenager, giving an unhappy customer a free apple turnover and having her leave happy was common place. Today Quincy Williams II Camo Jersey , fast food employees, like others in customer service, are allowed to honor only coupons and deals for which there are pre-programmed keys on their registers.
It seems that companies today would rather lose loyal customers for life than allow their foot soldiers in customer service to toss them an apple pie.
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