Choosing & Using Appliances
By asking the right questions before you buy, and remembering a few easy energy savers, your appliances will make your life easier for years to come.
Buying Energy-Smart Appliances
Before you go shopping for new appliances, remember that it pays to do your homework first - and be sure to take advantage of money-saving rebates!
The choices available in cooking appliances are almost overwhelming - but don't overlook the important of energy efficiency.
On average, a new refrigerator will use 42 percent less electricity than one manufactured 30 years ago.
Features like booster water heaters and "smart sensors" can cut hot water usage by up to 30 percent.
Up to 90 percent of the cost of washing clothes comes from heating the water - so it makes sense to invest in a high-efficiency washer.
Do-It-Yourself Project: Energy-Saving Dryer Vent
Replacing your existing dryer vent with an energy-saving dryer vent closure will help save up to 10 percent on the energy your dryer uses, as well as keep unwanted critters out.
