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
Weather strip
Weather-strip around the seams of your air conditioner to provide better insulation, and reduce cooling costs.
Dishwasher
Run only full loads of dishes, but be sure not to overload it.
Filters
Clean or replace your heating and cooling filters every month.
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