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Energy Saving Appliances that Can Make a Difference
When looking to take steps toward a greener and more sustainable lifestyle, the appliances you use are of the utmost importance. Choosing Energy Star certified appliances can save significant amounts of energy every time you use your appliance. When it comes to appliances such as your refrigerator, that run almost constantly, the savings can be quite substantial. There are many different types of energy saving appliances, and each is designed to save both energy and money. In the next few paragraphs, we will take a look at some of these appliances and let you know what types of savings you can expect from using them.
Energy Star certified refrigerators are an excellent example of environmentally friendly appliances. These refrigerators use at least twenty percent less energy than most refrigerators require, forty percent less than non-certified models from a few years ago, and over half the electricity of models made before 1993. In fact, while a refrigerator from approximately twenty-five years ago may cost approximately three hundred to three hundred-fifty dollars a year, a new energy saving refrigerator can cost less than one hundred and provides efficient appliances.
Replacing heaters and air conditioners with energy saver models can produce significant savings as well. Whole house systems can easily help customers see hundreds of dollars in savings annually on temperature management within their home. There is room for significant savings for energy efficient window air conditioners and portable heaters as well, with these appliances using at least fifteen percent energy as non-certified models and up to half as much energy compared to older models.
Appliances such as televisions are also made in Energy Star certified models. In standby mode, an Energy Star certified television uses as little as one-fourth the power of a standard television. The biggest savers are LCD televisions, which consume less energy in all modes than standard televisions. Plasma televisions are by far the biggest consumers of electricity. Powering on a 50-inch plasma television uses roughly the same amount of energy as turning on thirty filament light bulbs.
In all, there are many appliances designed to help you curb energy usage. With so much focus on our environmental impact and depleting supplies of fossil fuel, it has become more important than ever to find environmentally friendlier ways to power our homes. With energy saving appliances, we have found a way to accomplish this without disrupting our day-to-day activities, making it a smoother transition for everyone.