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Shopping for a New Appliance?
When shopping for a new appliance, look for the yellow EnergyGuide label that tells you the unit’s energy efficiency. The higher the EER, the more efficient the appliance. ENERGY STAR®- rated appliances meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency and are the most efficient on the market.
1. Estimated energy consumption on a scale showing a range for similar models
2. Estimated yearly operating cost based on the national average cost of electricity.
Examples of ENERGY STAR Appliances:
- Qualified refrigerators are at least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standard.
- Qualified TVs consume 3 watts or less when switched off, compared to a standard TV, which consumes almost 6 watts on average.
- Office equipment that qualifies automatically enters a low-power "sleep" mode after a period of inactivity.
- Qualified light bulbs (CFLs) use two-thirds less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and must meet additional operating and reliability guidelines.
- Qualified furnaces are about 15% more efficient than the minimum federal efficiency standards.
ENERGY STAR Appliances
Although efficient appliances may cost more to buy, they
pay for themselves through lower bills. Learn more at
energystar.gov
