Reasons to Consider Purchasing Energy Star Labeled Appliances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets the standard for efficiency guidelines of household appliances. It’s a fully independent certification process that may change from year to year due to several factors. 

If you’re in the market for a new appliance, the Energy Star label means choosing to be kinder to the environment first and foremost. But it’s also a financially savvier decision. We can demonstrate the benefits by taking a closer look at several common appliances.

The refrigerator

The refrigerator is the perfect place to start as it's one of the essential appliances in any home. The fridge uses around 7% of the total energy in a household. On top of that, 25% of Americans own more than one fridge, which adds to the utility cost even more. Choosing the Energy Star labeled fridge means up to 9% more energy efficiency overall.

The freezer

One could argue that a freezer is not an essential appliance, but that depends. For a bigger household, a freezer is an excellent investment. Freezers use a little bit more electricity than the refrigerator, but fortunately, there are energy-efficient options.

The washing machine

If there is one energy-efficient appliance worth purchasing, it's the washing machine, especially if the current machine is out of commission. The great news is that Energy Star washing machines use up to 35% less water than standard machines. Plus, they use less electricity and can save on utility expenses over time.

The dryer

Dryers can’t match washing machines when it comes to energy savings, but they’re still worth the consideration. An Energy Star dryer will use approximately 20% less energy than the standard choice. However, combined with the energy efficiency label and frequent use of low heat settings, the savings will certainly accumulate.

The dishwasher

A dishwasher is an appliance that has seen plenty of innovation over the years. New Energy Star labeled dishwashers are elegant gadgets. They come with built-in soil sensors and feature enhanced water filtration.

Indeed, they are a costlier investment upfront, but the savings can be impressive in the first year alone. Plus, all the water saved means you're proactive when it comes to helping the environment.

Room air conditioners

When it's too hot outside, the AC might run for days without interruption, and that can make many homeowners anxious when the electric bill is due. Switching to Energy Star certified AC would lead to lower costs because it comes with excellent insulation materials. They also have better seals between the window opening and the AC unit.

Energy Star appliances can enhance the quality of life

Choosing a household appliance with the Energy Star label is investing in the future and has the added benefit of making life easier because they're more convenient to use and less complicated to maintain.

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