Energy Star washers
are star performers!
An
EPA Energy Star rated clothes washer can save you a lot of money over time,
$550,
according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
When the time
comes to buy a new washer, choose an Energy Star rated model.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “an
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save you $550
in operating costs over its lifetime compared to a regular clothes
washer.” Of course, the average savings will only increase as energy
costs go up. The National Geographic Green Guide estimates that an Energy Star
clothes washer will save you $95 per year.
“ENERGY STAR
qualified washers are also better for the environment because lowering energy
and water use means less air pollution from power plants and less water going
to waste,” according to the EPA.
An ENERGY STAR
qualified washers can save 7,000 gallons of water a year. "On
average, conventional washers are the second-largest water users in the home
after toilets, consuming 40 gallons per load, whereas Energy Star-rated
appliances use between 18 to 25 gallons, with some using even less,”
according to National Geographic Green Guide.
The new Energy Star
front loading models need the least amount of water since they toss the
clothes through the water, rather than having the whole washer drum full of
water.
Front loading
models also cause less wear and tear on clothes, and tend to get them cleaner.
Energy Star
washers remove more water from the clothes, reducing the dryer time needed.
Both the efficiency of the Energy Star washer, and the reduced need for dryer
time saves electricity.
Using less
electricity usually means that you are cause less greenhouse gas pollution
from coal fired power plants.
Copyright 2008 Christine Missik