It's Me, Gracee: Home appliances

TechLife grows portfolio to become the ultimate tech companion of students and yuppies

Home appliances Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Starting college in your own dorm or moving into your first condo unit near the office can be exciting and fulfilling, but it also comes with more tasks and responsibilities. And while independent living can drive you to become more resourceful in making ends meet, there are also tools and technologies that can help you along the way.

In support of these pursuits, TechLife provides devices that serve as extensions of users in efficiently accomplishing their day-to-day tasks. With over 120 concept stores and kiosks nationwide, the relatively young brand provides affordable accessories, appliances, and devices that cater to one’s daily needs—and continues to grow its portfolio.

Users can benefit from hassle-free food preparation with portable blenders, cooking appliances that use up very small spaces, and simple conveniences with power banks and other accessories. As some may already possess cooking skills while others could still be starting out, TechLife offers products which are sure to level up anyone’s culinary game at home.

TechLife Air Fryer. A game-changer in quick and easy meal preps, this air fryer has a 3L capacity as well as 3D hot air circulation technology to allow the heat to spread thoroughly around the food being cooked in its non-stick frying basket and tray. It also has double-knob controls for precision in cooking time and temperature.

TechLife Electric Pot. Having a 1.5L capacity, this wide and portable electric pot makes cooking or boiling efficient with its 360° even heating and two adjustable modes at either 220W or 600W. The material used for this electric pot is non-stick, and it comes with a steamer and tempered glass lid.

TechLife Rice Cooker. With its 1.2L capacity, this portable and compact rice cooker will let you enjoy perfectly cooked rice each time. It even has nine available multi-function cooking modes that vary from cooking rice, porridge, stews, cakes, to simply keeping food warm.

The brand also offers a power bank that is definitely useful on-the-go for anyone:

TechLife Power Bank 10000mAh. This slim and compact portable battery is equipped with two-way 10W fast-charging, supports two input ports that can be charged via micro-USB or type-C, and has two output ports that allow charging of up to two devices at the same time. It also comes with a protective chip that helps avoid overcharge, over-discharge, and short circuits.

Treat yourself this TechLife 9.9 Sale on Lazada and Shopee!

As TechLife expands its range of offerings, it aspires to evolve into the foremost tech companion for students and yuppies as they navigate their individual paths to success. For those who are looking to enhance their cooking skills or upgrade their kitchen equipment, exceptional deals and discounts are poised to be available during the TechLife Lazada 9.9 Mega Brands Sale and TechLife Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day both happening from September 9-13.

To make things even more exciting, fans should watch out for Flash Sales on both TechLife Lazada and Shopee official stores as the TechLife 3L Air Fryer can be snatched at only PHP 999 at random periods of times.

On top of this, fans can redeem limited cashback and free shipping vouchers during the TechLife Lazada 9.9 Mega Brands Sale. Meanwhile on the TechLife Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, fans can also get up to 30% OFF vouchers for a limited time only.

Check out the complete offers on TechLife Official Lazada and Shopee flagship stores, and don’t miss the chance to score amazing discounts and deals.

For more information and updates about TechLife, follow the brand’s official pages on Facebook and TikTok.

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Equip your homes with XTREME Appliances’ newest products

Home appliances Thursday, October 21, 2021

As the country shifts to rainy and cold weather, most Filipino households are now preparing how to keep their homes perfectly fit the indoor mood. While the cold and gloomy weather is still far from over, might as well consider rain-proofing your homes with extra comfort, security, and readiness. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, just introduced new products that will make the monsoon season bearable and sustainable.

Stay warm and cozy with these useful and practical appliances that are truly must-haves these monsoon days.

Insect Killer

Everyone wants pest-free homes, stress-free nights, and less itchy days this rainy season. This XTREME Home Insect Killer (XH-IK50) doesn’t use any chemicals to do its job, making it safer to use inside your households. One of the best things about this product is its minimal power consumption — a practical option if you want to use it overnight to ensure the family’s safety from pests and insects. For only P1,095, you can now have worry-free nights and safer households.

Coffee Maker

Rainy days call for a hot cup of coffee while watching your favorite Netflix show. If you’re looking for a perfect cup of hot caffeine, the 1.5L XTREME Home Coffee Machine (XH-ESCM), priced at P3,735, is perfect for you! It has a Touch Panel Control and a combination of black and stainless steel finish that make it sleek and modern-looking. Moreover, you don’t have to worry about overheating — thanks to its Overheating and Overpressure Protection device.

Deep Fryer

While we stay at home in this cold weather, our fried food cravings will never cease. To satisfy your good old-fashioned fried food cravings, this 2.5L XTREME Home Deep Fryer (XH-DFPL25) has an anti-slip base which makes it safer and hassle-free to use. Not to mention, it has a stainless steel housing and enamel coating oil tank which is easy to clean and maintain.

Electric Kettles

Electric Kettle has always been one of the best ways to heat water for your favorite hot drinks. The newest XTREME Home Electric Kettles provide a quick and easy way to warm up the water but with minimal power consumption. For only P1,995, the 1.9L XTREME Home Electric Kettle (XH-KTDW172S) boasts a stainless steel housing and has 6 Preset Heat Settings that let you set a precise temperature depending on your needs.

On the other hand, the 2L XTREME Home Electric Kettle (XH-KTDW172S), priced at P895, has a concealed heating element — thanks to its matte plastic housing.

In case you forgot to put water, both electric kettles have Boil-Dry Protection with Auto Safety Shut Off feature. Moreover, these new units are equipped with a removable scale filter that maintains the cleanliness of the water while boiling.

Food Steamer

Are you looking for an appliance that you can use to quickly and efficiently cook food? For only P1,695, this XTREME Home Food Steamer (XH-FS105) might be the perfect answer for you! It has a large capacity of a 10.5L steam basket that lets you place an impressive amount of food to be cooked. This quick boiling food steamer has a 60-minute timer and automatic shut-off feature for hassle-free cooking.

Induction Cooker

During rainy days, cooking your favorite soup dish would be a great way to warm up our bodies. The new 3100W XTREME Home Induction Cooker (XH-IC21002) allows you to cook two dishes at the same time. For only P3,995, this is good for people who are living independently in a condo or apartment. One of the most important advantages of having an induction cooker at home is the safetiness. This induction cooker recognizes when a pan is in place through its Automatic Shut-Off feature — minimizing the risk of burns and accidents.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce.

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XTREME Appliances continues to soar with 148% increase in 2021 sales

Home appliances Thursday, September 23, 2021

XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, continues to strengthen its standing in the local appliance market. Despite the economic challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand managed to increase its overall sales to 148% — the growth was driven by the solid demand of their hero products including TVs, gas ranges, aircons, washing machines, and refrigerators.

According to XTREME Appliances Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng, the exponential growth of sales was fueled by the increasing demand of home improvement and the desire for household upgrades.

“Some Filipinos are looking for ways to make their quarantine bearable and worthwhile. The surge in home improvements including appliances upgrade has been really impactful to the local appliance market, most especially to our brand. The fact of the matter is, these home projects and lifestyle upgrades cater to the lifestyle changes in this new normal world.”

Since the first quarter of 2021, the growth of sales in XTREME televisions, most specifically Android TVs, has reached 52% growth in sales compared to 2020 and it is expected to continue in the last quarter to support the overall sales at the end of the year. Meanwhile, XTREME Cool products including air conditioning units, refrigerators, and washing machines showed a high demand with an average of 30% increase. The brand also noted that a good number of Filipino households have been investing in premium quality kitchen products hence the rapid increase of sales of gas range, and other kitchen appliances in both offline and online platforms. This year’s impressive sales performance of hero products solidified XTREME Appliances’ growing market share in the local appliance landscape.

True to its commitment in bringing premium quality yet affordable appliances to the Filipino market, XTREME Appliances launched new products that are designed to help every Filipino adapt to the new normal setting. These products include portable aircon, electric oven, large-capacity air fryer, twin tub washing machines, inverter double-door refrigerator, deep fryer, and a variety of gas stoves. Collectively, these new additions to the ever-growing product lines have contributed an immense increase in sales — a clear evidence that the brand’s effective product pipeline has been focused on adapting to lifestyle and economic changes.

On the other hand, XTREME Appliances continues to expand its reach across the country through its 40 concept stores as of September 2021. A total of concept stores are expected to be launched by the end of the year. Aside from Lazada and Shopee, the brand has been partnering with various online platforms including Ayala Malls Zing, Linkshop, MetroMart, Nest Genie, and GLife-Gcash. Earlier this year, the brand established partnerships with most trusted retail stores like Abenson, Ansons, SNR, All Homes, and Puregold.

As part of the brand’s efforts in maintaining its standing as the leading one-stop shop appliance brand, XTREME Appliances just launched its newest endorser, actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista-Escudero. According to Mr. Cheng, the brand is gearing up for a new chapter as it is now ready to leverage their brand visibility through aggressive marketing efforts.

“XTREME Appliances is a brand for Filipinos. We always make sure to cater every Filipino’s needs and preferences. That's why we are continuously developing new product lines, and building better relationships with our customers, dealers, media, and everyone in between. We are 101% ready!”

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Tackle big loads of laundry fast and easy with LG’s revolutionary turbo washers

Home appliances Thursday, August 13, 2015

This rainy season, expect your laundry chores to be more challenging as the weather yields more clothes to wash. For busy working people, this means less opportunity to have some R&R, and reduced quality time for the family.

The good news is that spending a lot of time and efforts in doing laundry can now be avoided, as LG’s washing machines with TurboWash and TurboShot technologies are already here to help you clean your clothes fast and easy.

LG's revolutionary TurboWash™ Front Load washers will allow you to reduce washing time on each large load of laundry, without compromising cleaning performance. With the 3 Way TurboWash™, what normally takes almost an hour to finish for a normal speed course can be done in as fast as 45 minutes. In speed washing function, it can take as fast as 15 minutes to finish a standard of one kilogram laundry load.

Meantime, LG’s Top Load washers with the innovative TurboShot technology enable superior washing and rinsing performance, and hygienic tub clean. TurboShot technology uses a rapid drum motion and waterfall-like jets to penetrate deep into fabrics and dissolve detergent more efficiently, thus removing tough stains faster, while helping yield impressive energy and water savings.

LG Electronics Philippines Vice President for Home Appliances Youngmin Chae said, "We continually try to innovate for the benefit of our consumers. For working individuals and married couples, especially those with kids, our washers are like manna from heaven, as it eliminates the need to wash clothes on weekdays after work. Big loads of family laundry are now more manageable with LG’s state-of-the art washers.”

What’s more, the LG’s TurboWash and TurboShot models feature 6 Motion Direct Drive (6 Motion DD) capability that lets you wash your clothes with more care and movement – the closest you can get to hand washing.

The TurboWash and TurboShot technologies also work to complement LG’s Biggest Capacity in Front Load and Top Load washers, letting you wash all your clothes at once. Combining the above-mentioned standout features in LG’s Big Capacity washing machines result to more water pressure and best washing performance. Indeed, your perfect partner in maintaining a happy home this laundry-heavy season.

To learn more about LG TurboWash washing machine, visit www.lg.com/ph; like LG Philippines’ Facebook page; or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Company

The LG Electronics Home Appliance Company is a global leader in the home appliance industry, dedicated to offering healthier and greener products, blending smart technology and trend-setting design and providing a complete solution for improving daily life. LG’s insightful products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appliances, vacuum cleaners, built-in appliances, and healthcare products are designed to resonate with consumers around the world. LG’s innovative technologies and convenient features, including the world's first smart refrigerator, steam washing machine and lightwave oven, set new trends in the appliance industry.

For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

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