Do you Buy Energy Star approved appliances?

Question

Such as Televisions, Stereos, Refrigerators, Doors and windows for your home, Compact Flourescent Bulbs.

Answer 1

Last summer our old refrigerator broke and the two most important things we looked at for the new one were energy usage and size. We ended up buying the second most efficient model in the range, which was still rated at A+ efficiency and uses less than half the power of the old 'fridge.

Generally yes, when shopping around, I look at the power usage of any appliance that uses electricity. The other time it struck me how an LCD tv that was one size larger than the other model in the same brand/model line (screen size was 2 or 4 inches larger) used almost 40% more power.

...and yes, most of the light bulbs in my house are CFLs.

Answer 2

I bought a front loading washer about 4 years ago & am using quite a bit less water, which makes a difference on my water bill ( I am on a meter so I pay for every drop) Last year I replaced the toilets in my house to a 2 button flush, 3 & 6 liters each & that really made a big difference on my bill. I have also been using compact flourescent bulbs since they came out a several years ago.

Answer 3

Not always. You have to do your homework because the testing is not accurate and the amount of energy your appliance will actually use in your home or office depends more on the environment you will be using it in and not the environment it was tested in and that can vary greatly. According to what I read, testing is least reliable on TVs, air conditioners, desktop computers, laptop computers and VCRs but more reliable on dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and washing machines.

Also, things like dryers, ovens, home water heaters, toaster or toaster ovens and MP3 players should never have the logo, but often do. The reason is that these items use the same amount of energy across the board (all dryers use enormous amounts of energy, all MP3 players use about the same amount of energy amongst themselves, etc.), they don't vary enough to warrant testing and labeling.

Bottom line? Look at the energy guide for yourself. All appliances have them because it's an FTC required label that tells you where this falls in the range of other appliances and how much you'll save per year.

Answer 4

Personally I rent so I have to take what I get, but I hope to buy these fine products in the future when I buy my own home. Mean while I do my best to only use the appliances when need, like only using the washer/dish washer when I have a full load, ect.

Answer 5

there is an extra convenient way than dealing with all of that to make certain the reliability, sturdiness and restore history of any given equipment. check out the buyer document's index and that they attempt and price all home equipment. They even post a chart via style indicating restore history for a undeniable style and style.

Answer 6

yes i do.. not only they save you on your electricity bill but they last longer... for example: the computer monitor if left on for a long time will damage it; but with Energy Star approved it means it will auto shut off or hibernate the screen until the mouse is moved.

Answer 7

Yes I do. My microwave, washer and dryer and refrigerator are. One of my TV's has the energy star.

Answer 8

Absolutely!! You can really tell a difference on your bill as well. It has definately paid off by switching to energy efficient.
I highly recommend it.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes