Appliances account for 20% of your household's energy use. You're top household energy consumers are your refrigerator, clothes washer and clothes dryer. It pays then to have the most energy efficient appliances you can. Even though there is the upfront cost of buying a new appliance, you're save money over the life of the appliance through energy savings. ENERGY STAR appliances are guarenteed to use less energy, in fact ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10–50% less energy and water than standard models. You can get the following ENERGY STAR appliances and electronics:
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Computers
- Dishwashers
- Home audio equipment
- Refrigerator and freezers
- Room air conditioners
- Televisions, DVD players, and VCRs
- Water heaters