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 Clothes Washers
are a large user of energy in the household. The more family members the more clothes washers are used. ENERGY STAR qualified washers are better for the environment because lowering energy and water use means less air pollution from power plants and less water going to waste.
Most conventional clothes washers use approximately 40 gallons of water for a complete wash cycle. Large capacity resource-efficient models use less than 25 gallons per cycle; small and medium-sized models may even use less than 10. All front loaders and many of the higher-efficiency top-loaders feature advanced electronic controls to adjust the water level automatically. Size controls can be used to control the amount of water used in models without automatic sensors.
 Energy efficient washers tend towards front loading designs that rotate laundy through a smaller amount of water, requiring less water to be heated. Spin speeds are increased, shedding more moisture in a shorter time, and reducing the amount of water that must be evaporated in the dryer. Wash and rinse temperatures have a dramatic impact on overall energy use—a hot water wash with warm rinse costs 5 to 10 times more than a cold wash and rinse. Next generation clothes washers can reduce water and electricity use by as much as 40%.
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Energy Efficient Televisions
Depending on what type of set you buy, a television can consume as little as 45 watts or as much as 500 watts, and cost anywhere from $13 to $145 per year to run.
Basically, TVs that use the least amount of electricity are smaller LCD TVs, and the biggest energy consumers are the 50+ inch plasma sets. Rear-projection TVs are also technically energy efficient, but these sets are large and rarely get as bright as the others.
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Clothes Dryers
do not differ significantly in energy use between gas or electric models. The key energy savings feature of newer models actually senses dryness of the clothes and automatically turns off the dryer, using less energy than traditional timed-dry models. Save on drying time by drying similar fabrics together, drying multiple loads in quick succession (to take advanatage of residual heat), and make sure to clean the dryer filter after each use for maximum efficiency. |
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 Refrigerators
are found in every household. Models of 25 cu ft or less are the most energy efficient. Icemakers and in the door ice dispensers add to energy use. Resist the temptation to move the old refridgerator to the basement or garage-better to recycle it and save the energy. Refrigerators older than 1990 use signifcantly more electricity.
Minimize the energy consumption of your existing refrigerator by following these tips.
- Check Door Seals
Check the door seals or gaskets on your refrigerator/freezer. You can do this by putting a dollar bill in the door as you close it and see if it holds firmly in place. Or, put a bright flashlight inside the refrigerator and direct the light toward a section of the door seal.
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Dishwashers
are another energy intensive modern appliance many feel they can't do without. New dishwashers are designed to use less energy and less water than older models. ACEEE recommends that you consider dishwashers that have an Energy Factor (EF) of at least 0.65, or an estimated energy use of less than 340 kWh/year.
This is about 40% better than the federal standard. You can find which products meet this requirement on the showroom floor by looking on the yellow EnergyGuide label on each product. Look for dishwashers that have a no-heat option for thie drying cycle, using fans to blow room temperature air through the machine rater than using the heat element to dry dishes. Always check for rebates offered through your local utility when purchasing an energy efficient dishwasher.
What Kind of Microwave?
Microwaves use a lot of energy when operating, but because cooking times are so drastically reduced, using a microwave to prepare a meal will reduce energy use by about two-thirds compared to a conventional oven. Because less heat is generated in the kitchen, you may also save on air conditioning costs during the summer. Some microwave ovens include sophisticated features to further boost energy efficiency and cooking performance, such as temperature probes, controls to turn off the microwave when food is cooked, and variable power settings. New “rapid-cook” ovens combining microwaves with other cooking technologies— notably halogen lights or convection—are designed to cut cooking time and improve the quality of foods compared to standard microwave preparation.
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Which Electric Element?
With electric cooktops, a number of different burner types are available, in order of increasing efficiency (and cost): solid disk, exposed coil (the most common type), radiant, halogen, or induction elements. Unless you do a lot of cooking, it is probably hard to justify the fancier cooktop technologies on energy savings alone.
Conventional or Convection Oven?
Convection ovens are usually more energy efficient than conventional ovens because the heated air is continuously circulated around the food being cooked, reducing required temperature and cooking times.
On average, you’ll cut energy use by about 20%.
Self-Cleaning or Standard Oven?
With conventional gas or electric ovens, self-cleaning models are more energy-efficient because they have more insulation. But if you use the self-cleaning feature more than about once a month, you’ll end up using more energy with the feature than you save from the extra insulation. |
Cooking/Oven
It makes no difference in terms of energy use whether you prefer to have your cooktop separate from your oven or combined in one range.
 Gas or Electric?
Gas is usually preferable to electricity as a heating fuel. But because cooking doesn't make a huge overall impact on your energy bill, this choice has more to do with your own preference.
Many people find that gas offers better cooking control; however, it also introduces combustion products into the house that must be vented to the outside.
Which Gas Element?
There are three types of gas burners available: conventional burners with standing pilots, conventional burners with electric ignition (the most common), and sealed burners, where the burner is fused to the cooktop. Standing pilots can more than double the annual energy consumption of your cooktop or range and should be avoided.
When comparing sealed to unsealed burners, there is no measurable difference in cooking efficiency, although sealed burners are simpler and easier to clean.
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