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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2021 22 BOSCH MARKS NEW SUSTAINABILITY ERA WITH ENERGY STAR ® CERTIFIED LAUNDRY LINE, MOST EFFICIENT PAIR Bosch's latest 500 series compact laundry pair recognized as most efficient of Energy Star 2021 • Bosch home appliances is kicking off 2021 with a complete line of Energy Star ® certified laundry pairs available now, marking a new era of sustainability for the brand. • The energy-efficient Bosch laundry line is led by the connected 500 series compact laundry pair with heat pump drying technology, recognized as the most efficient of Energy Star 2021. • Amid sharpened consumer desire for reliable, efficient appliances and simplicity in the home, the Bosch 500 series compact laundry pair with heat pump drying technology largely reduces energy usage and features the industry's first Self- Cleaning Condenser™. Redefining sustainability in the home, Bosch home appliances is kicking off 2021 with a new first: a complete portfolio of ENERGY STAR ® certified 24-inch compact laundry pairs, meeting a sharpened consumer desire for reliable, efficient appliances and simplicity in the home. Marking a new era of sustainability for the brand, Bosch also today announced its latest laundry innovation, the 500 Series compact laundry pair with heat pump drying technology, which is recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR 2021. "Sustainability has been part of our DNA since day one, which is why we prioritize providing surprisingly simple solutions to customers while never compromising on functionality and efficiency," said Anja Prescher, Bosch home appliances Brand Director. "Our innovative laundry line, now ENERGY STAR certified, helps distinguish us as a brand that meets energy and water efficiency standards while also simplifying laundry day so consumers can spend more time on what they value most." The full Bosch laundry portfolio is designed for consumers looking for sustainable, effective laundry solutions in the home that also simplify this chore through connected capabilities as well as time-saving features like SpeedPerfect ® for 40 percent faster wash times* and a 30-minute dirty-to-dry cycle. When it comes to sustainability, however, the Bosch 500 Series compact laundry pair with heat pump drying technology takes efficiency to the next level, offering: • The most efficient dryer in its class**: Alongside Bosch's advanced washing technologies for efficient water and temperature levels, the new 500 Series heat pump dryer is 60 percent more efficient*** and functions as a closed-loop system, with no heating element, condensing water and recycling warm air to efficiently dry clothes. • America's only heat pump dryer with a Self-Cleaning Condenser****: Bosch's most impactful laundry innovation yet, the patented Self-Cleaning Condenser™ eliminates the need I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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