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So back when appliances first came out, they were pretty bare bones. They did the job in the simplest way and they used a lot of power and water. Energy efficiency was not something considered important at first since it was more important to get the appliances working. Then in 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy started taking note of appliances and electronics that use 20-30% less energy than required by federal standards. That may seem like a little but every little bit helps not only the environment but also your wallet.

Why look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR certification?

• Better for your clothes, family and environment.
• Saves energy which means lower energy bills. Save $490 over the lifetime of an ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer and even more with an ENERGY STAR washer/dryer pair. A new ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer will save you about $45 a year on your utility bills compared to a standard model.
• Saving energy means you are contributing to protecting the planet, which is something we all will benefit from for years to come. If all clothes washers sold in the U.S. were ENERGY STAR certified, we would save more than $4 billion each year and prevent more than 19 billion pounds of carbon pollution annually. This is equal to the emissions from 1.7 million vehicles.
• ENERGY STAR clothes washers use a variety of sophisticated cleaning methods that are gentler on your clothes, while ENERGY STAR clothes dryers use less heat and sensor drying which reduces wear and tear on clothes from over-drying.

Best Buy has a large selection of energy efficient products to check out and make laundry time go smoother!

Want to learn more about ENERGY STAR?

Check out this great article called “You’re a Laundry Star When You Buy Energy Star.”