ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer (E)
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.
Energy Tips
Dishwasher
Run only full loads of dishes, but be sure not to overload it.
Air Conditioner
Provide shade around your air conditioner, and it could reduce your cooling costs by nearly 3 percent.
Kitchen Appliances
Keep your oven door closed when baking. Every time you open the oven door, the temperature can drop 25 degrees.
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