SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift towards smarter home appliance control, Samsung Electronics reports that one in two users of its 2024 air conditioner models are opting for smartphone apps and voice recognition over traditional remote controls. According to data released by Samsung on August 25, an analysis of 24,798 domestic floor-standing [...]
SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — An elderly couple has donated an air conditioner manufactured by LG Electronics Inc. that functioned normally for 45 years without any issues. The GA-100SP, which was released in 1979 under the company’s former brand name, Goldstar, became the nation’s first wall-mounted air conditioner. It featured a design that separated [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Air conditioners, once regarded as home appliance items only for the summer season, are evolving towards use in all four seasons thanks to the application of various functions, including not only air-conditioning but also air purifying and a variety of heating options. LG Electronics Inc. analyzed the data of [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Sunday its accumulated wind-free air conditioner sales have exceeded 7 million units in the domestic market since its launch six years ago. Samsung launched the “no-wind” air conditioner for the first time in the world in 2016 and has expanded its lineup of the product [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc., a major home appliance maker in South Korea, released a new air conditioner with upgraded design and hygiene features Tuesday as the company aims to increase sales amid the pandemic. The LG Whisen Tower comes with the company’s new design for standing air conditioners that highlights [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s two largest appliance makers — Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. — have begun their duel in the commercial air conditioner market, industry observers said Saturday, as they released new products with upgraded design and features. Samsung was the first one to make a move, launching [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Unlike previous weather forecasts that predicted a record hot summer this year, South Korea is now in the midst of a record-breaking rainy season, dealing a blow to some domestic electronics companies. Based on the Korea Meteorological Administration’ previous forecasts that this year would have a record hot summer, [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Experts argue that the proper use of air conditioners in the summer is critical in preventing the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus is transmitted through droplets, which can travel further if carried by the air current generated by air conditioners. Air conditioners are typically used with windows closed, which [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — In the wake of the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and with many South Koreans choosing to stay at home to limit exposure to the virus, the looming hot summer weather portends a crisis for air conditioner after-sales service with demand expected to soar. According to Samsung Electronics Service [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean home appliance makers have showcased their latest lineup of air conditioners with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and advanced air purification features to target the premium market, industry sources said Thursday. Industry leader Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its latest wind-free air conditioners that gently disperse cold air through [...]