As a mom, I’ve spent years wrangling with appliances that just don’t live up to the hype. My dishwasher is more of a suggestion than a hardworking tool, and my washing machine seems to think extra rinse cycles are the answer to everything. But what really gets me is the time and energy I waste because appliances are just, well, not great anymore.

As moms, we’ve been bearing the brunt of all these low-volume, eco-friendly appliances that claim to be energy-efficient but leave us with dirty dishes and dirty laundry. Running extra rinse cycles is not only a waste of water but time too. It’s hard enough trying to juggle work, home, and everything in between. But when your appliances aren’t doing their part, it adds so much unnecessary stress.

Here’s the good news: the President has just signed an order that directly addresses all of this — and thank goodness for that. This Executive Order is a big win for moms everywhere who’ve been tired of feeling like they’re doing all the work while their appliances slack off.

The Truth About Modern Appliances

The fact is, we’ve been told that energy efficiency means fewer resources, lower volume, and (unfortunately) more work for us. A washer that barely gets my kids’ clothes clean or a dishwasher that needs three rinse cycles to get the job done isn’t just inefficient — it’s frustrating! And don’t even get me started on the “energy-saving” light bulbs that barely light up a room.

It’s all part of the bigger picture. The Executive Order acknowledges that regulations on appliances have been impeding our access to better, more effective products. Why should we, as consumers, have to deal with subpar products just to save a few watts of energy? The Order rightly states that Americans should have the freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances, without unnecessary restrictions, and that includes dishwashers and washing machines that actually work.

A Step Toward Better Appliances

This Executive Order is an important step toward bringing back the quality that we’ve lost in the name of environmental regulations. In Section 2 of the order, the President emphasizes the need to restore market competition and innovation in the manufacturing of appliances. That means manufacturers will be encouraged to develop products that meet our needs, without cutting corners on performance just to meet arbitrary regulations. For once, we won’t have to choose between saving the planet and saving our sanity. The new policy will ensure that every home can enjoy appliances that work — clean clothes, clean dishes, and a home that’s actually functioning, not one that requires extra effort just to stay afloat.

Imagine a world where we can trust our appliances to get the job done the first time, every time, while still respecting our nation’s energy resources. That’s what this order sets out to do — and for that, I’m thankful. This is a moment of relief for anyone who’s ever had to rewash the same dishes or run extra loads of laundry just because the appliances couldn’t quite handle the job.

At the end of the day, this Executive Order is a game-changer for moms and families everywhere. It promises that we will no longer have to sacrifice efficiency for energy savings. By encouraging manufacturers to produce reliable, high-performance appliances and lifting unnecessary regulations, the government is giving us what we’ve been asking for: better products that make our lives easier, not harder.

So, here’s to Making Appliances Great Again. Now, that’s a change I can get behind.