ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances can cost more than standard models at the time of purchase. While you may be paying a higher up-front cost, you’ll be using less energy and water—which will lower your utility bills. Just how much can these appliances save you over time? Are they truly worth it? Let’s take a look at the numbers.
Freezers
Traditional Freezers
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 509 kilowatt hours (kWh)
ENERGY STAR qualified Freezer
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 356 kWh
- Estimated savings per year: $38 (30% savings)
Dishwashers
Traditional Dishwashers
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 330 kWh
- Estimated Yearly Operating Cost: $24 to $35
ENERGY STAR qualified Dishwashers:
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 282 kWh
- Estimated Yearly Operating Cost: $24 to $30 (savings of up to 15%)
- Estimated savings per year: $5 (15% savings)
Washing Machines
Traditional Washing Machines
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 477 kWh
- Estimated Yearly Operating Cost: $29-$51
ENERGY STAR Qualified Washing Machines
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 128 kWh
- Estimated Yearly Operating Cost: $9-$14
- Estimated savings per year: $20-37 (73% savings)
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