Going Green with Energy Saving Appliances
Posted by Becky Vickman on Tue, May 17, 2011 @ 01:35 PM
With rising electricity costs, many consumers are looking at ways to cut energy costs in their home.
Appliances are a common source of energy consumption in the home. On average, 13% of your total energy usage is from your home appliances.
Switching to ENERGY STAR qualified appliances is a great way to save money on your energy costs and water usage. These appliances are designed specifically to save energy and resources. By switching, you will save an average of 30% since these appliances are designed to use 10-50% less water and energy than the standard models.
There are numerous appliances that have earned an ENERGY STAR rating at our store including: refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and clothes washers.
- Refrigerators- ENERGY STAR refrigerators are 20% more energy efficient than the standard models.
This means, you could cut your energy bills by $165 over the lifetime of your fridge.
- Freezers- An ENERGY STAR freezer uses 10% less energy than a new, standard model. Select an
ENERGY STAR freezer for maximum energy savings and the latest features.
- Dishwashers- ENERGY STAR dishwashers use, on average, 10% less energy. These dishwashers use advanced technology to get your dishes clean while using less energy and water.
- Clothes washers- An ENERGY STAR clothes washer uses about 37% less energy, and uses over 50% less water than standard washers. Over the life of your new washer, you’ll save enough money in operating costs to pay for the matching dryer.
As you can see, choosing energy saving appliances is an easy way to save money at your home. Stop by our store to see how we can help you find the perfect new home appliance with the latest features, designed to help you save money.
*During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from taxes on certain energy efficient product purchases. The 2011 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, May 28, and ends on Monday, May 30.
