LG Eco Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer Recognized Among Year's '30 Most Innovative Products'

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics' revolutionary EcoHybrid™ Heat Pump Dryer captured the coveted distinction of being named one of the "30 Most Innovative Products for 2015" by leading home and family special interest magazine Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen + Bath Ideas.  This is the second year in a row that LG received this accolade; last year LG's Door-in-Door® refrigerator earned the award.

The annual 30 Most Innovative Products listing features Kitchen + Bath Ideas editors' top picks for products that combine smart function, seamless style and cutting-edge technology. LG's EcoHybrid Dryer (Model DLHX4072V), the only laundry innovation to receive this year's distinction, was honored as the first dryer available in the United States combining conventional vented drying with heat pump technology, which significantly reduces energy by recycling heat.

The award-winning LG dryer is one of the first to be ENERGY STAR® certified based on the new efficiency standards taking effect this year, and delivers energy savings of as much as 53 percent when compared to a conventional electric dryer.* The heat pump system is similar to that found in air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

"The goal with this distinction is to inform readers about the best products available on the market, as well as to help them make smart planning and purchasing decisions. We recommend not only what to buy, but also share why it's worth buying," said Samantha Hart, Editor of Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen + Bath Ideas. "We found LG's impressive heat pump dryer technology to represent the forefront of efficient technology, offering a compelling opportunity for consumers to save both energy and money."

"This special recognition reinforces that LG laundry appliances are at the forefront of innovation and design, and comes on the heels of our win last year for our Door-in-Door refrigerator technology," said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA. "LG was the first to offer a commercially available heat pump dryer in the U.S. market, and the EcoHybrid Dryer exemplifies LG's commitment to leading the way in environmental sustainability."

Being singled out by Kitchen + Bath Ideas editors as one of the "30 Most Innovative Products for 2015" is the latest in a growing list of accolades for the LG EcoHybrid dryer.  It was the first heat pump dryer to earn the coveted ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Other honors include the 2015 Better Homes and Gardens Editors' Choice Award, 2015 International CES® Innovations Award, and TWICE 2015 CES Picks Award.

To learn more about the EcoHybrid Heat Pump dryer and the rest of LG's laundry lineup, please visit: http://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers.

*Energy savings confirmed via testing conducted by CSA Group. In Low Temp Dry cycle with the EcoHybrid™ option, LG EcoHybrid™ dryer (Model DLHX4072V) saved up to 53 percent in energy compared with a typical electric dryer's energy consumption of 900kwh per year.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. www.lg.com.

About Kitchen + Bath Ideas
Kitchen + Bath Ideas is a Better Homes and Gardens special interest media publication and is published quarterly. Kitchen + Bath Ideas is the leading kitchen and bath magazine and is filled with ideas, inspiration, and information about the latest products and trends. Featured kitchens and baths showcase a range of styles, from traditional to contemporary and everything in between. Beautiful, full-color photographs convey a real-people/real-solutions approach to home design.

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