Guide to Energy Efficient Appliances and Appliance Energy Ratings
March 22nd, 2007
Buying energy efficient appliances is very important. Appliances should be with you for the better part of a decade and in many cases more, so it should suit your personal needs. Money spent on such purchases can vary greatly from machine to machine depending on their individual levels of quality, size and fuel consumption. The expense of appliances are not just specifically related to the initial cost of the machine but also take into consideration the future repairs, maintenance and general operations and upkeep.
Refrigerators, for instance, range in levels of energy use. The difference between a 600 kilowatt and 800 kilowatt refrigerator is equivalent to $50 to $70 per year. In this way, it may generally be more advisable to purchase a more expensive model to avoid unnecessary future energy costs. Appliances displaying energy ratings are greatly helpful in determining how much utilities may cost in the future.
The government imposed EnergyGuide label has been implemented for buyer convenience in energy savings. Fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers are energy efficient appliances which now include energy ratings to assist buyers. The law requires that these labels be placed on each product and that they must specify the capacity of any model as well as importantly, its estimated annual energy consumption. Energy efficient appliances cost less to run and are better for the environment.
To view our range of energy efficient appliances, go to Appliances Online or call 1300 000 500.
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