Are Multi-Functional Home Appliances a Growing Trend?

Multi-tasking is now a way of life for many Americans, and having appliances and furniture that serve more than one function is becoming increasingly popular. Kathryn Robyn, co-author of The Emotional House: How Redesigning Your Home Can Change Your Life states, “We need to be more efficient in order to live these busy lives.”

Moreover, in urban areas, many younger Americans are turning to condo living, as they can own for almost the same cost of renting. As a result, these living quarters are smaller and provide less storage space than single family homes, thus prompting the need for home products to be more compact and multi-functional. Thankfully, many home appliance manufacturers have taken this into consideration and have come out with an array of products that can perform more than one function at a time. Here are just a few ingenious, double-duty home products that are now available to meet the needs of consumers:

NewAir ACP-1000H Air Conditioner, Heater, and Air Purifier ($329):

Portable air conditioners are ideal for areas that cannot accommodate traditional or central air conditioning units, and they are compact, fully mobile, and require little to no installation. These units also use indoor air to cool the room and act as natural dehumidifiers because condensated water is either collected into a bucket or exhausted out of a room. A handful of portable air conditioners also include built-in heaters for year-round use, and the NewAir ACP-1000H not includes a heater function, it also offers a built-in ionizer to rid the air of airborne contaminants and impurities.

NewAir AF-320 Evaporative Cooler and Air Purifier ($119.95):

While it may seem a bit too cold at the moment to consider any type of cooling appliance, for those living in hot and arid climates, the stifling heat can be experienced year-round. With that in mind, evaporative coolers are the perfect solution for cost-effectively cooling your home. Evaporative coolers reduce the ambient temperature by up to 20 degrees using simple evaporation of water, and the NewAir AF-320 is a great option. Because it uses a cooling pad that never needs to be replaced, maintenance is a breeze, and ice can even be added for more intense cooling. As well, due to the increased concern over air quality, the AF-320 also includes a built-in ionic air purifier to clean the air you breathe.

Sprite ARA5-CT Showerhead and Filter ($49.99):

Studies have repeatedly shown that municipal water is often laden with contaminants such as chlorine, lead, pesticides, and iron oxide, and showering with this polluted water can lead to skin irritations, dull hair, and even reduced efficiency of bathroom appliances. Thankfully, shower filters can remove contaminated and mineralized water at the source and rejuvenate your skin and restore your hair’s luster. The Sprite ARA5-CT has the ability to eliminate chlorine, iron oxide, sediment, and traces of heavy metals from your shower water, and also doubles a deluxe five-way massaging showerhead which provides an invigorating shower to get the day off to a smart start.

NewAir AI-400SB Icemaker and Water Dispenser ($329.95)

We’ve all heard about the many health benefits associated with drinking sufficient amounts of water. Water forms a major part of our body constitution and is absolutely necessary for our survival and for ensuring the smooth functioning of our body systems. With that in mind, water dispensers are a great way to make sure you’re drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. The AI400SB by NewAir dispenses both cold and room temperature water, and even has a hot water function for cups of tea or instant coffee. As an added bonus, this water dispenser also includes a built-in icemaker that produces ice in a matter of minutes – perfect for icy cold beverages in the summer!