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7 smart appliance features you didn’t know you needed

Trail Appliances helps you navigate the latest appliance technology and inspiring possibilities
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Trail Appliances offers a wide range of innovative smart appliances that enhance convenience, energy efficiency and control, bringing advanced technology into your everyday life. Photo via iStock

If you've always thought that today's smart appliances are simply a luxury, you're in for a surprise.

Convenience, saving money, increased energy efficiency, improved comfort and appliance functionality are just some of the benefits you can expect from smart appliances, with features you're bound to realize you can't imagine living without.

Contemplate the possibility of controlling your meal's cooking process from anywhere (with your smartphone or voice command home device), or starting a load of laundry before you get home, and how these innovations can help manage your busy schedule. These realities are just some of the technology smart appliance features can deliver, and product specialists can show you how.

"At Trail Appliances, we celebrate the spirit of innovation that powers our industry, bringing you the largest selection in Western Canada with over 58 brands," says Pamela Grady, account manager of Trail’s new . "Every one of our supplier partners is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible to help busy households."

Front load washers

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The Samsung AI Laundry Hub not only saves space; it offers centralized control, effortless cycle selection with AI OptiWash and AI Optimal Dry and convenient storage for up to 34 detergent loads. Photo via Trail Appliances

Your kids won't have any excuse not to do laundry with the Stacked Washer and Dryer Laundry Center, since the controls are in the middle of the hub and easy to reach, which makes it not just smart, but clever.

  1. The AI smart dial learns your most common selected cycles, and after 25 washes it learns your top five used cycles, displaying them first. 
  2. Wi-Fi connected so you can remotely start or stop your cycle, schedule laundry on your time, receive end-of-cycle alerts, and more, right from your smartphone.

"Time saving is a hot topic," admits Grady. "When we talk about some of the recent innovations with appliances and the benefits of these options with customers, they see how technology such as connectivity or AI optimization in appliances can help save time or make their day-to-day life easier."

Uncover the best liquid detergent system and save time with the ENERGY STAR certified that dispenses accurate amounts of detergent needed for the load at the right moments based on sensor readings of the fabric type and soil level.

  1. Miele@home allows you to connect your washer and other Miele appliances to your home network and access its controls through a convenient and intuitive app.

Refrigerators 

The is equipped with the FlexZone™ drawer, an independently controlled compartment with five pre-set temperature modes, plus a beverage centre with auto-fill water pitcher with built-in infuser to create flavoured water.

  1. Use the Samsung SmartThings App with Wi-Fi connectivity to change the temperature and receive alerts if the door is left open.

Gas ranges 

"The 48" Dual-fuel Professional Range is like the Swiss Army Knife of home appliances," says Grady. “The 18-inch oven combines steam and convection cooking for gourmet results, plus offers two-zone induction.”

  1. Smart features include sous vide for easy meal preparation, individual timers on each burner, full steam for healthy cooking and more.
  2. Utilize the auto-updating software to access new features and built-in recipes.
  3. Enjoy increased accessibility, like language translations. The displays on Miele's wall ovens can translate into Mandarin/Cantonese and many other languages.

"At Trail Appliances, we're excited to lead you into this new era of home living where innovation and efficiency are at your fingertips, ready to transform your everyday experiences," reveals Grady.

There's never been a better time to shop for smart appliances. To commemorate, launching September 5, they're throwing the biggest sale ever in Western Canadian appliance history.

Expect red-hot pricing, free basic delivery, free appliance recycling, exclusive bonus gifts with purchase, and much more.

"Plus, we're inviting our customers and the broader community to Trail Appliances in tackling hunger," says Grady. "Every dollar donated will be matched by Trail (up to $25,000), doubling your impact. Help us reach our goal of $50,000!"

"The sale is just the start of the party! We'll be celebrating all year, so visit us often to see what’s new in-store or online."

For more information, shop online at or stop in at one of their including three Outlet Centres across B.C. and speak with a product specialist.