LEARN MORE AT energystar.gov ENERGY STAR58, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy program, helps us all save money and protect our environment through energy efficient products and practices. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov. I ENERGY STAR Qualified Dehumidifiers AT A GLANCE What is ENERGY STAR? • The U.S. government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. • A program dedicated to identifying products that save energy without sacrificing quality or performance. Why Buy ENERGY STAR Dehumidifiers? Save energy • Qualified dehumidifiers use 10-20% less energy than similarly- sized units, but remove the same amount of moisture. Save money • A 40-pint ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier can save more than $250 over the lifetime of the unit compared to a standard model. Save the environment • By using less energy, qualified dehumidifiers reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning fossil fuels at power plants. Energy Fact: • In 2007 alone, Americans—with the help of ENERGY STAR—saved $16 billion on their utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 27 million vehicles. Share These Tips with Your Customers Operating features to consider when purchasing a dehumidifier: • Choose a dehumidifier for a room's moisture conditions, ranging from moderately damp to extremely wet. • Most dehumidifiers have a removable bucket to collect water, which will need to be emptied. Most also have a hose option, so the water can be directed into a floor drain. • Most dehumidifiers have top-mounted air discharge and can be placed against walls. Models without a top-mounted air discharge need to be located away from walls and furniture, so that air can circulate freely around the unit. • If the dehumidifier will be operating in temperatures below 65 degrees, consider a model specifically designed for lower temperatures. To LEARN MORE about ENERGY STAR and Qualified Products: Visitwww.energystar.gov/training or call 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937) ------- |