appliances
              Money Isn t All You 're Saving
US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department ol Energy
             EPA 430F-01-031 October 2001

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                                WHAT  IS   EN
ENERGY STAR is a label thai identifies energy-effK
products, such as appliances,  which meet guidelines
set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the US Department of Energy (DOE).

ENERGY STAR labeled  products  help customers  save
energy and money without sacrificing performance — one
solution to energy supply and cost concerns. ENERGY STAR
                      ENERGY   STAR  LAB
ENERGY STAR labeled  appliances meet  strict energy-
efficiency criteria without sacrificing performance or design
Look for refrigerators, room air conditioners, dishwashers,
clothes washers, and dehumidifiers that carry the ENERGY
STAR label. They're made to fit the style of your home with
modern designs and premium features
REFRIGERATORS
Refrigerators are one of the highest energy-
consuming products in your home.
Depending on the type of refrigerator   4
and the cost of electricity in your ai<
ENERGY STAR;                  ; jve
more than $35 annually on utility bn
DEHUMIDIFIERS
Dehumidifiers reduce the amount of moisture
in the  air  and  have  become  pop
appliances in homes across the United States,
particularly those with basemen'         od
moisture contributes lo a healthy home environs
by preventing mold, mildew, and odor. On average.
each ENERGY STAR labeled dehum        ves
more  than $90 over the  life  of the unit through
lower utilily bills"
To locate a store near you that carries ENERGY STAR labeled
appliances, use our store locator at www.energystar.gov/consumer.
You can even calculate your savings by using the simple
   :ngs calculator. Just sel.        products." click on
     inces." and choose the item you are inU

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ERGY   STAR55?
    also helps protect the environment by reducing air pollution
    and global warming associated with energy production

    In addition to appliances, more than 30 product categories.
    including lighting, home office equipment, heating and cooling
    equipment, and consumer electronics, feature the ENERGY
    STAR label. And the list of products continues to grow, making
    it easier to save money and make a difference at the same time
ELED  APPLIANCES
    ROOM  AIR CONDITIONERS
    ENERGY STAR labeled room air conditioners are at least 10
    percent more efficient than conventional models. Replacing
    a 10-year-old room  air conditioner with a new ENERGY
    STAR labeled  model  can save up  to  $20 annually in
    electricity, depending on the size of the unit you are replacing

    ^  DISHWASHERS
         New ENERGY STAR labeled dishwashers are at least
            25 percent more efficient than new conventional
                models. Replacing a 10-year-old  dishwasher
                    with an ENERGY STAR labeled model
                ^   can save more than $30 each year in
                       energy costs. These dishwashers also
                     k   minimize water use and  demand on
                        the water heater through innovative
                       design features and controls.

                    CLOTHES WASHERS
                   ENERGY  STAR qualified clothes washers
                  come in  front-loading  and top-loa
                models Both use less water and energy than
             standard  clothes washers   saving a  typical
          household up to $93 per year in energy and water
      costs compared with a 10-year-old conventional model.
      For more information.
    visit www energystar.gov,
     or call 1-888-STAR-YES
       (1-888-782-7937).
                                   Money Isn't All You 're Saving

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     SAVE  ENERGY,  SAVE  MONEY
When buying an appliance, remember there are TWO price tags, the
actual price of the appliance and the energy and water costs you incur
monthly to operate it. By  incorporating advanced technologies and
premium features. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances may help offset
initial costs through energy savings over the life of each unit.

By choosing ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, you can save 10 - 50
percent compared with conventional models and even more compared
with older models that you may currently own. By replacing your 10-year-
old refrigerator, dishwasher, room air conditioner, and clothes washer
with ENERGY STAR labeled equipment, you could save about $140 each
year, calculated using the national average electric rate of 8.5
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          CHANGE   TO   ENERGY  STAR
Consider these benefits  when  replacing old appliances with
ENERGY STAR labeled models:

Improved Refrigerators     Some of today's  ENERGY STAR
labeled refrigerators use less electricity than a 75-watt light bulb
More efficient operation means that newer models are quieter than
older versions, redesigned doors provide better insulation to keep
food fresher: and deeper doors provide more space for commonly
used items.

Cooler Room Air  Conditioners  — ENERGY STAR labeled room
air conditioners  feature  high-efficiency compressors, fan motors.
and heat transfer surfaces. More heat from the air is transferred
into the coils than in conventional models, saving energy required
to compress the refrigerant

A room-proportionate air conditioner helps ensure proper temperature
adjustments and comfortable humidity levels  When speaking to
your sales representative,  consider the size of the room, whether
it gets heavy sunlight or shade, the amount of traffic through the
room, and whether or not the room is a kitchen
"Smart"  Dishwashers     ENERGY STAR labeled dishwashers
have "smart" features that minimize water use and demand on the
water heater and allow for quieter operation and less pre-rinsing.
Construction includes more effective washing action, energy-
efficient motors and other advanced technology, such as sensors
that determine the length of the wash cycle and the temperature
of the water necessary to clean the dishes.

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LABELED  APPLIANCES
 Always be sure to consider factors like how much water
 the dishwasher uses per cycle. Less  water means less
 cost to operate

 Advanced Clothes  Washer Technology     ENERGY
 STAR  labeled clothes  washers incorporate high-quality
 features for  improved  performance.  Gentler  operation,
 more thorough rinsing,  and the removal of more water in
 the spin cycle make washing clothes more convenient
 and help protect your clothing investment.

 Front-loading machines feature  washtubs  that  move
 clothes horizontally, similar to clothes dryers. Top-loading
 ENERGY  STAR  qualified  clothes washers use  sensor
 technology to control  water temperature and volume, then
 use high-pressure spray rinses to remove soap from clothes

 Energy-efficient  Dehumidifiers   •  To qualify for  the
 ENERGY STAR label, a dehumidifier with the capacity to
 remove 10   24 liters of water from the air per day must
 have an Energy Factor of  1.30 or  greater
       ,- RGY STAR laCeted model.

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