HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, Oct. 28, 2009 (Marketwire) --

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/09 -- Bosch announces that Sears is the only retailer in the U.S. to offer the Bosch Vision Anthracite color laundry pair with the exclusive EcoAction(TM) and AquaStop® leak protection features. Previously available only in white, these ENERGY STAR® qualified washers and dryers use advanced technology to make Vision the most energy and water efficient full-sized front-load washers in the U.S.

Vision laundry lets consumers achieve additional energy savings with the EcoAction option. This feature, available on all Vision washers and dryers, can further reduce energy use by up to 20% per wash load and 10% per dry cycle. In addition to tremendous energy savings, Bosch's AquaStop leak protection system prevents major water damage in the home in the unlikely event of a leak in the washer or its hoses.

"As more and more homeowners move laundry pairs out of the basement and into more visible spaces in their homes, the demand for beautifully designed washers and dryers has increased. Packaged in a modern dark slate color that complements a variety of design palettes, the new "Anthracite" Bosch Vision washer and dyer pair deliver superior efficiency, cleaning results and safety while bringing a new level of style to the laundry area," said Gotthard von Hundt, Sr. VP of Laundry at Bosch home appliances.

"Sears led the way with the introduction of designer colors in high-efficiency laundry. Today's announcement of Bosch's distinctive Anthracite color being available only at Sears is one more reason Americans should shop Sears first for their appliances," said Nolan Pike, vice president of home appliances for Sears Holdings.

Bosch Vision in Anthracite is available now at all Sears full-line stores and have a regular retail price of $1269.99 for the washer, $1159.99 for the electric dryer and $1229.99 for the gas dryer. The Vision products are also available in white 300, 500 and 800 Series side-by-side or stacked installation models. Vision washers have a regular price range of $949.99 to $1479.99 and $949.99 to $1439.99 for the dryer.

About Bosch

Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Known worldwide for raising standards in appliance efficiency and quietness, Bosch is the only U.S. appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. With U.S. headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA, the company operates an appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops.