Appliances Guide
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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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	Get Efficient With Refrigeration Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most significant energy-consuming appliances.
	Be Efficient When Washing Laundry Using cold water is the most important way to reduce the energy consumption of your washing machine.
	Use Less Energy Drying Laundry After the refrigerator, an electric clothes dryer typically uses the most electricity...
	Be Efficient When Washing Dishes People often debate which uses less energy: washing dishes by hand or with a dishwasher.
	Limit Energy Use When Cooking Using a full-size oven is not always necessary.
	Be Efficient With Other Appliances In addition to the big six appliances, some households have small appliances that can be big energy draws.