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READ THE LABEL
Through buying the most efficient appliances and electronics available you can lower the
CO2 emissions by up to 50%.
You can find energy efficiency of appliances by looking at the various labels. These
labels may be provided by either a voluntary or mandatory basis. Most commonly these
labels can be found on refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers and
air-conditioners. These labels show average energy use as well as a sliding scale. The
A-G rating to show how efficient the appliance is compared to other appliances, and
some even how much the appliance should cost to run for one year.
A LABEL SAMPLE
Through buying the most efficient appliances and electronics available you can lower the
CO2 emissions by up to 50%.
You can find energy efficiency of appliances by looking at the various labels. These
labels may be provided by either a voluntary or mandatory basis. Most commonly these
labels can be found on refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers and
air-conditioners. These labels show average energy use as well as a sliding scale. The
A-G rating to show how efficient the appliance is compared to other appliances, and
some even how much the appliance should cost to run for one year.
A LABEL SAMPLE
OUT WITH THE WASH.
Purchase front loading washers only. Top loading use 38% more water. The difference
is significant going from 42 gallons for top loading to 26 for front loading types. Energy
consumption has been known to fall 58% in front loading varieties from top loading and
because front loading also spins off more water then top loading, dryer energy is saved
as well.
Through switching to front loading energy efficient washing machines also reduces the
strain on municipal water supplies, pumping systems, and waste treatment plants.
American laundry accounts for 2.6% of the total residential energy use. Most of this
energy is used to heat the water for washing. By reducing water consumption also
directly links to lower energy costs.
Clothes washers are rated using a measure called "Modified energy factor" or (MEF).
This takes into account how much water the appliance uses, how much energy is saved
and how powerful the spin cycle is to aid with dryer cost savings. The water factor rate is
extremely important in places like California and the Western States but are valuable to
know everywhere. Higher MEF's are what you want.
Did you know? Most of the energy consumed by washing machines is just used to warm
the water? By just reducing to warm water verses hot you can drop your energy
consumption by half, and if you use cold water in your wash, energy consumption can be
reduced by 90%. Not only does this lead directly to reduction in global warming
pollutants in your home, but also by those released from the power plant that supplies
you.
One should not worry about washing clothing in cold water. It has been found to be just
as effective and safe as washing in hot water. It also has been found to aid in clothing
lasting longer.
Dryers show no significant difference between gas and electric models. What is
important is how long it takes to dry clothing. Temperature-sensing dryers save around
10% of energy used while those with moisture sensing controls save nearly 15%. Of
course you can save 100% and cut all carbon emissions by simply hanging up and
using a clothesline.
KEEP IT COLD
If your refrigerator is more then 10 years old, it most likely is producing twice the
energy of new models and costing twice as much in power bills.
When looking for a new refrigerator the first thing to look for is the ENERGY STAR
label, which indicates the fridge is better then federal standards by at least 15%. Next
you need to look for the ENERGY GUIDE which will tell you the fridge's annual energy
consumption along with how well that fridge compares to others of similar size.
Purchase front loading washers only. Top loading use 38% more water. The difference
is significant going from 42 gallons for top loading to 26 for front loading types. Energy
consumption has been known to fall 58% in front loading varieties from top loading and
because front loading also spins off more water then top loading, dryer energy is saved
as well.
Through switching to front loading energy efficient washing machines also reduces the
strain on municipal water supplies, pumping systems, and waste treatment plants.
American laundry accounts for 2.6% of the total residential energy use. Most of this
energy is used to heat the water for washing. By reducing water consumption also
directly links to lower energy costs.
Clothes washers are rated using a measure called "Modified energy factor" or (MEF).
This takes into account how much water the appliance uses, how much energy is saved
and how powerful the spin cycle is to aid with dryer cost savings. The water factor rate is
extremely important in places like California and the Western States but are valuable to
know everywhere. Higher MEF's are what you want.
Did you know? Most of the energy consumed by washing machines is just used to warm
the water? By just reducing to warm water verses hot you can drop your energy
consumption by half, and if you use cold water in your wash, energy consumption can be
reduced by 90%. Not only does this lead directly to reduction in global warming
pollutants in your home, but also by those released from the power plant that supplies
you.
One should not worry about washing clothing in cold water. It has been found to be just
as effective and safe as washing in hot water. It also has been found to aid in clothing
lasting longer.
Dryers show no significant difference between gas and electric models. What is
important is how long it takes to dry clothing. Temperature-sensing dryers save around
10% of energy used while those with moisture sensing controls save nearly 15%. Of
course you can save 100% and cut all carbon emissions by simply hanging up and
using a clothesline.
- The more effective the washer, the lower your climate impact.
- Many utility companies offer rebates to help with new washer purchases due to
the substantial energy and water savings involved. If your company does not, be
sure to inquire why not and ask, beg, demand they begin offering such savings to
customers. - Through purchasing an ENERGY STAR model you could save up to $110 per
year on utility bills while reducing global warming pollutants. - Buy your washer by the size that meets your household needs.
- Always purchase front-loading machines, this saves water, energy and money.
- When buying clothes washers, look for those with higher MEF's.
- Buy those with flexible water level options which allow you to adjust the level of
water based on the size of load. - Always compare EnergyGuide labels on models. Estimated annual operating
costs offer quick guidelines to find the most efficient models. - Once you have made your purchase, remember to always use cold water to wash
your clothing in. - Always run your wash on a full load when possible. When not possible, reduce
water use by setting the load size properly. - Be sure to spot treat and presoak clothing that require additional aid to get clean.
If this fails, use warm water rather then hot to aid in the cleaning method. - Hang out your laundry. Dryers use a lot of energy which can be avoided by simply
hanging out the clothing. The sun is a wonderful disinfectant. Sunlight can fade
colors so be sure to hang those inside out. - Use a dryer ONLY to fluff and dewrinkle already lined dry clothing, remember to
clean out the lint filter after each load. Also clean the vent regularly, lint fires are
not environmentally friendly.
KEEP IT COLD
If your refrigerator is more then 10 years old, it most likely is producing twice the
energy of new models and costing twice as much in power bills.
When looking for a new refrigerator the first thing to look for is the ENERGY STAR
label, which indicates the fridge is better then federal standards by at least 15%. Next
you need to look for the ENERGY GUIDE which will tell you the fridge's annual energy
consumption along with how well that fridge compares to others of similar size.
- Check with local utility company to see if they have a rebate program to aid in
replacing old refrigerator. If they don't, ask them why not, then work towards
getting them to create one. - Freezer-on-top models use 20% less energy than side-by-side models, and even
are improved over freezer-on-bottom models. Automatic ice makers, water
coolers, built in televisions and other extras also increase power consumption. - Remember to shop around for the most efficient models.
- Do not move your old model to the basement or garage. By continuing to use it,
even as a backup, continues to increase the problem not work towards deleting it.