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Appliances account for a large percentage of your home energy use. You can lower the energy draw of standard appliances by keeping them well-maintained, using them efficiently and unplugging them when they’re not in use. Using new, energy-efficient appliances will reduce your energy use even further.

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modern 3 door refrigeratorBe Efficient With Refrigeration
Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most energy-consuming appliances.
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Get Cool About Washing Laundry
Using cold water is the most important way to reduce the energy consumption of your washing machine.

air dried white clothesShrink Your Dryer's Energy Use
After the refrigerator, an electric clothes dryer typically uses the most electricity of any appliance.
full load of white dishes in dish washerWash Dishes Efficiently
People often debate which uses less energy: washing dishes by hand or with a dishwasher...
silver and black microwave oven

Trim Your Cooking Energy Use
Using a full-size oven is not always necessary.

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Get Efficient With Other Appliances
In addition to the big six appliances, some households have small appliances that can be big energy draws.

Make Your Water Heater More Efficient
Because water heating uses so much energy, it's an opportunity for big energy savings.

Appliance rebates of up to $75

Get a mail-in rebate when you purchase select ENERGY STAR clothes washers or refrigerators, or all ENERGY STAR dishwashers or freezers between January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.

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Last Modified: Jan 6, 2012

 

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