Consumersearch.com: Smoke Detectors - The site identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why. - http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/smoke-detectors/
Consumer Energy Information - Comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary, fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances. - http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
ConsumerReports: Appliances - Provides reviews, information and buying advice for appliances. Paid subscription required for full access. - http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances.htm
Whirlpool Shopping Guides - Information on household appliances and nswers to the questions most often asked by shoppers. - http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/buying_guide.jsp?sectionId=143
Schedule of Normal Life - Estimate of how long various appliances and systems last in an average home. - http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/267.shtml
The Most Energy-Efficient Appliances - Lists are based on product directories and manufacturer's data and only includes models that are widely distributed in the United States. - http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/mostenef.htm
Minnesota Blue Flame Gas Association - Includes fact sheets for dryers, ranges, fireplaces, water heaters, grills and heat pumps, cost comparison worksheets and FAQs. - http://www.blueflame.org
UK Whitegoods - Features message boards and articles with advice about buying appliances, tips and tricks, installation, dealing with complaints, product reviews and industry news. - http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk
How Stuff Works: How Hair Dryers Work - Detailed photographic tour of the inside of a hair dryer, with full explanations of all parts, with many related links. - http://www.howstuffworks.com/hair-dryer.htm
HowStuffWorks: Appliance Bills - Why are my power bills so high? What appliances use the most power? - http://www.howstuffworks.com/question272.htm
How Stuff Works: Wall Transformer - Photographic tour of the inside of the common power-cube transformer. - http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-transformer.htm
ApplianceStuff.com - Source for appliance parts, repair manuals, and free appliance repair advice. - http://www.appliancestuff.com
TV Gadget Judge - Hands on tests and reviews of As Seen on TV gadgets. - http://www.tvgadgetjudge.com
Howstuffworks.com's - What do the UL marks on so many products mean? - http://www.howstuffworks.com/question218.htm
How Stuff Works: Electric Razor - Photographic tour of the inside of an electric razor. - http://www.howstuffworks.com/inside-razor.htm
ApplianceAdvisor.com - Provides trade show news, product summaries and links to brand, e-dealer, and consumer resources in North America. - http://www.applianceadvisor.com/FrameMain.htm
Appliance Helpline - Free on-line major appliance diagnosis and repair tips. Also information on individualized telephone help for a small fee. - http://appliancehelp.com
Appliance411.com - General home appliance information for consumers including money saving purchasing and servicing tips, getting repair parts, and links to merchants. - http://www.appliance411.com/
GE Appliances - General Electric brand name appliances page with information on rebates, warranties, parts and service, special offers, product line and model numbers. - http://www.geappliances.com/
Appliance.com - Descriptions of household appliances and selected lawn and garden equipment with links to dealers, manufacturers and buyer's guides. - http://www.appliance.com/
Well Done - Brief reviews of several different kitchen appliances, how they work, and why to have them. - http://www.kitchen-emporium.com/welldone.html
Maytag.com - Official site for home and commercial appliance products. Site includes product information, dealer locator, and customer service contacts. - http://www.maytag.com/
KitchenAid - Manufacturer's product information page including information on customer service, design center, schedule of events, recipes and promotions. - http://www.kitchenaid.com/