By Ariana Nieves,
Marketing Coordinator
Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)
Standard appliances can run up your home electricity bill quickly. The electricity necessary to run these machines can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in utility bills and cause harm to the environment. A great green money-saving solution is ENERGY STAR certified appliances. They are more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and good for the Earth. Here are the top six ENERGY STAR certified appliances you should be using.
Refrigerators
ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators are nine percent more energy efficient than other models that meet the minimum federal standard. Additionally, over the 12-year lifetime of the appliance, you could save up to $200.
Standard appliances can run up your home electricity bill quickly. The electricity necessary to run these machines can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in utility bills and cause harm to the environment. A great green money-saving solution is ENERGY STAR certified appliances. They are more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and good for the Earth. Here are the top six ENERGY STAR certified appliances you should be using.
Refrigerators
ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators are nine percent more energy efficient than other models that meet the minimum federal standard. Additionally, over the 12-year lifetime of the appliance, you could save up to $200.
ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators also include high-performance features. Some examples are highly efficient compressors that generate less heat and utilize less energy.
Dishwashers
An ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher can save an average of 3,870 gallons of water over its lifetime! That’s a lot of water!
These dishwashers also include many premium features such as soil sensors, improved water filtration, and more efficient jets. Plus, these appliances contain specially designed dish racks that decrease energy and water depletion.
These features help to make ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers great for the planet as they protect streams, oceans, and lakes by lessening water consumption.
Washing Machines
On average, American families do 300 loads of laundry annually. That is a lot of energy and water usage that can be saved by ENERGY STAR certified washing machines.
These appliances use 25% less energy compared to standard machines. Furthermore, these gadgets also use 33% less water. You can save up to $370 in energy costs over the lifetime of an ENERGY STAR certified washing machine. That’s a lot of savings!
Dryers
Eighty percent of American households own dryer appliances. If every family owned an ENERGY STAR certified dryer a total of $1.5 billion in utility costs could be saved. Additionally, it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions equal to what is produced by two million vehicles.
Air Purifiers
Air purifiers are electric gadgets that eliminate small particles (like dust and pollen) from indoor air. A standard air purifier uses approximately 550 kWh in electricity annually.
ENERGY STAR certified appliances, however, are proven to be 40% more energy efficient. They save consumers an average of 225 kWh a year ($30 saved on utility costs annually); this adds up to $235 over its lifetime!
Dehumidifiers
ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers are equipped with highly efficient coils, fans, and compressors that remove an equal amount of moisture but use 15% less energy compared to a standard model.
Additionally, they are available in both portable and whole-home options. Making it easy to fit into any of your household needs!
ENERGY STAR appliances can save you a lot of money and are a great way to bring greener options into your home! If you are interested in learning more about these appliance options go here.
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