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ENERGY STAR Educational Tips

Dishwashers

• ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers use up to 30% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption.

Clothes Washers

• ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers use half the amount of water that standard washers use, saving between 8,000 - 11,000 gallons per year. They are also cheaper to operate and use up to 30% less energy than standard models.

Refrigerators/Freezers

• In most households, the refrigerator is the single biggest energy consuming kitchen appliance. Replacing a refrigerator bought in 1990 with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model would save enough energy to light the average household for nearly four months.

Dehumidifiers

• An ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier removes the same amount of moisture as a similarly-sized standard unit, but with more efficient refrigeration coils, fans and compressors, and uses up to 20% less energy. By keeping the air dry, mold and mildew growth is decreased.

Room Air Conditioners

• If every room air conditioner sold in the U.S. were ENERGY STAR qualified, it would prevent 1.3 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions - the equivalent of emissions from 115,000 cars.

Room Air Cleaners

• ENERGY STAR qualified room air cleaners are 35% more energy-efficient than standard models. These savings could add up to $150 over the life of the air cleaner.