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Get a $200 rebate on Whirlpool Cold Water Technology Washer WTW4715EW- $200 Rebate Offer - SoCal Gas Company 3.5 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with Clean Washer cycle with affresh® Washer cleaner The biggest energy cost in operating a washing machine is not the cost of the electricity to run the washer. It's the cost of heating the water which may consist of 90% of the energy your washer uses. This Whirlpool washing machine is designed to take advantage of cold water washing technology to greatly reduce that cost. Here's what Whirlpool says about the WTW4175EW top load washer: This model automatically defaults to a cold water wash setting after every load, thus saving energy that might otherwise be used by water heating. The optional Heavy Duty setting allows for a water temperature of 95 degrees in order to help remove deep stains. 3.5 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with Clean Washer cycle with affresh® Washer cleaner WTW4715EW click on the model above to go to UAKC page with price and other information on this model. HE Agitator with Fabric Softener Cap Get better, high-efficiency cleaning and fabric softener dispensing at just the right time with the HE agitator with fabric softener cap. Cold-Water Wash Resource Saving Technology This washer uses a cold water wash setting for most cycles to help save energy and protect fabrics from heat damage, providing optimal fabric care for the life of your clothes. Deep Water Wash Cycle Take on dirt with the

Before You Leave on VacationAppliance Preparation TipsWe've all heard the saying, "If anything can go wrong - it will." We might amend that to say, "If anything can go wrong - it will go wrong when you are on vacation!" Here are some things you can do before you go on vacation to make sure that your appliances are not going to act up while you're away.RefrigeratorSome refrigerators have a "vacation" mode so if you're heading out on vacation take a second to engage the vacation mode setting. Also, push up the actuator arm on the icemaker to turn it off.Of course, you need to get rid of any food that could spoil while you're gone, but you don't want to leave the refrigerator empty. Fill some containers with water and put them in the refrigerator. A refrigerator runs much more efficiently when there is something in it. That's also true for the freezer.DishwasherThere's really not much you need to do for your dishwasher. If you're going to be gone for more than a couple weeks it's a good idea to pour a cup of vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher to keep the seal moist. Leave the dishwasher door ajar. Range or OvenDon't worry about it.Washer and DryerBe sure to leave both the washer and dryer doors open a crack so that they don't get musty while you're away. Unplug both the washer and dryer, and turn off the gas supply if your dryer is gas. Disconnect the