ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer (E)
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 90 percent of the energy used for washing clothes in a conventional top-load washer is for heating the water. If you are considering purchasing a new washing machine, look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels. ENERGY STAR clothes washers clean clothes using 50 percent less energy than standard washers.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer and get $50 off your purchase from your participating utility through a mail-in rebate.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer and get $50 off your purchase from your participating utility through a mail-in rebate.
Energy Tips
Weather strip
Weather-strip around the seams of your air conditioner to provide better insulation, and reduce cooling costs.
Refrigerator
Set your refrigerator's temperature between 34 and 37 degrees, and your freezer at 5 degrees.
Water Heater
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Weather-strip around the seams of your air conditioner to provide better insulation, and reduce cooling costs.
Refrigerator
Set your refrigerator's temperature between 34 and 37 degrees, and your freezer at 5 degrees.
Water Heater
Set your water heater's thermostat to "normal" or 120 degrees.