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ASKO Introduces the First Outdoor Dishwasher

ASKO Appliances introduces the outdoor chef’s perfect companion to their outdoor kitchen, making cleaning a breeze.

(Dallas, TX) ASKO Appliances Inc., the global manufacturer of ecologically friendly dishwashers and laundry products proudly announce the addition of the D5954 Outdoor dishwasher. This new model is specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the outdoor with advanced testing and special attention to the internal components. It is packed with the quality features that have made ASKO the dishwasher of choice for designers, architects and consumers for over 23 years in North America.  

“ASKO is proud to bring yet another industry first to the North America marketplace with this unique outdoor cleaning product,” said Steve Piro, President of ASKO Appliances, Inc. “We pride ourselves on listening to our customers, and one thing we heard was they wished they could have a dishwasher outside. We developed this outdoor dishwasher with our customers in mind and are excited to be the ones to introduce this product.”

The ASKO D5954 Outdoor dishwasher is the perfect complement for any outdoor entertainer’s kitchen .

Click here for more details and to see the entire press release.

ASKO ECO Dishwasher - Saves Up to 60% Electrical Energy

The ASKO ECO washer (W6884 ECO) uses the hot water that is already available in your home, rather than heating all water used in the washer.

The ECO features two water inlet connections instead of just one: one for hot and one for cold water, saving up to 60% of the machine's electrical energy consumption.

Read more about the ECO in ASKO press release

Update: Funds Still Available for Dishwashers and Refrigeration in the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program

An Update on Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program:

ENERGY STAR rated dishwashers and refrigeration (including ASKO and Viking) purchased on or after December 20, 2010 qualify, and the funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

The following information comes from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: 

If you’ve considered participating... 

Funds are still available for the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program. We’ve already approved over $12 million in rebates and funds are limited, so act soon! 

Funding for the program is available to Texas residential consumers on a first-received, first-issued basis according to the application's postmark date until funds are depleted. 

• You can check available rebate funds to see daily updates on the estimated rebate funds remaining. As funds near depletion, we will issue a notice of closure on our website.


• Review the Rebate Eligibility Program Rules and search eligible appliance models before you purchase and install an appliance.


• To be eligible for a rebate, program rules require that you remove and properly dispose of your old appliance. In doing so, you have one of two options to choose from: Recycling or Disposal

  NOTE: If you do NOT have an existing appliance to recycle/dispose of, OR if you keep, gift, donate or sell your old appliance, you will NOT be eligible for an appliance or recycling rebate.

• Completely fill out an Official Rebate Application Form (PDF, 116KB), including the "Disposal/Recycling Information," and submit according to program rules.

If you’ve already mailed in an application… 

1. It may take up to eight weeks to review and approve your application. You can check your rebate status online or call toll-free (855) 556-1312. 
   
   
2. Double check your application form to make sure it was filled out completely and accurately. An incomplete application form is the most common error; you may have overlooked something as simple as selecting the check box for "Option One: Disposal" vs "Option Two: Recycled." You may resubmit missing information to ensure your application is processed. Please write your Rebate ID number on all resubmitted forms and supporting documentation. Check your rebate status online or contact customer service to retrieve your Rebate ID number.

   NOTE: If you do NOT select an option under the "Disposal/Recycling Information" section, then “Option One: Disposal” will automatically be selected for you and you will NOT qualify for the additional $75 bonus recycling rebate.

For other program questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact customer service or call toll-free (855) 556-1312. 

 

 

Texas Appliance Mail-in Rebate Program Extended on Dishwashers and Refrigeration

Additional funds ($8.5 million) have been added to the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate program.

ENERGY STAR rated dishwashers and refrigeration (including ASKO and Viking) purchased on or after December 20, 2010 qualify, and the funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

More details below:

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller's office is adding more money to the upcoming ENERGY STAR® appliance mail-in rebate program to allow more Texans to take advantage of rebates. An additional $8.5 million is being added to the initial $10 million. The money is from unused public sector energy efficiency funds transferred from the State Energy Program to the rebate program. All funds are part of the federal stimulus program.

The purchase period for the $18.5 million Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program begins next week. Consumers can start buying appliances on Dec. 20 and, after installation, mail in a completed rebate application form and a copy of the receipt to apply for the rebates. The mail-in rebate program will remain open until the available funds are distributed.

The rebate application form is available to download and print in advance at www.texaspowerfulsmart.org.

Click here to read the complete press release at on the Texas Comptroller Website.

ASKO Dishwasher Rebate Extended Through 2010

 

 
ASKO $100 rebate program on the D5223XXL and D5122XXL has been extended through 2010!

Click the link below to download the PDF rebate form...

Download DW Rebate Form 7 through 12.10.pdf (192.3K)

Appliance Rebate Program Updates

After experiencing heavy response and high traffic, the online rebate reservation system at Texas Powerful Smart has been restored to limited traffic as of 12:25 p.m. CT.

The latest numbers show over $15 million in rebates are still available. So, don’t give up.

Don't forget, you can also follow Texas Powerful Smart on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates. Use the hashtag: #txrebate

Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program

The state of Texas received more than $23 million in federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish and administer an Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program — the first of its kind in Texas. The Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program encourages consumers to replace old (but functional) appliances with new, energy efficient, ENERGY STAR® or CEE qualified models to stimulate the Texas economy and increasing energy conservation efforts in Texas.

Texas residents qualify for a rebate if they purchase an eligible appliance (see below) in-store at a Texas retailer between April 16th- 25th. You must replace an older appliance for a new, energy-efficient model to receive a mail-in rebate.

Milestone is pleased to offer several models that qualify for the rebate program:

• All Asko 5000 series dishwashers + Viking Dishwashers (DDB200, VDB200)
• Asko Clothes Washers (W6022, W6222, W6903FI, W6903SS, W6903W, WL6511, WL6532XXL)
• Refrigerators (All Viking Refrigerators excluding side-by-side units- VCBF136, VCFF136, DDFF136, VCSF136DDDSF136D)
• Freezers (VCFB530, VCFB536, VIFB530, DDFB530, DDFB536, DFFB530, DFFB535)

Beginning April 7, 2010 at 7 a.m. CT, consumers can visit the online reservation system at www.TexasPowerfulSmart.org or call toll-free to 1-877-780-3039 to reserve rebates.

For more information, including a complete set of rules and qualifying appliances, or to sign up for Texas Appliance Rebate e-mails and mobile alerts, visit www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/rebate/. You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/powerfulsmart.

Amazing ASKO Video- Washing Machine Runs Balanced on Coke Cans!

ASKO XXL Laundry spinning at 1300 RPM set up on 4 coke cans...  Check out the ASKO suspension system in action-

ASKO Releases New ADA Height Dishwashers

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) have certain height guidelines and ASKO is proud to provide dishwashers that comply. Also, our ADA dishwashers are helpful when remodeling a kitchen or dealing with a smaller space.

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