Save on Water Bills -With EEF Clothes Washers
Compared to a model
manufactured before 1994, an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can
save up to $110 per year on your utility bills.
Most full-sized ENERGY STAR
qualified washers use 18-25 gallons of water per load, compared to the
40 gallons used by a standard machine. The Water Factor measures the
gallons of water used per cycle per cubic foot (for example, a 3.0
cubic foot washer using 27 gallons per cycle has a water factor of
9.0). The lower the water factor, the less water the machine uses.
Water factor is listed on the qualified product list. Flowing is a link
to the energy star data base for energy compliant clothes washers.
Choose a size that meets
your household needs . ENERGY STAR labeled clothes washers are
available in many sizes, ranging in capacity from 1.6 to 3.8 cubic
feet. ENERGY STAR qualified models are also available in stackable and
under-the-counter designs, which fit in smaller spaces.
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Choose a model with a low water factor.
Water Factor measures the gallons per cycle per cubic foot used by a
clothes washer. The lower the value, the less water used per load.
Water factor is listed on the qualified product list.
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Look for several water level options . Choose a washing machine that has several options for adjusting the water level to fit the load.
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Choose a model with a "mini-basket." A mini-basket is a small tub that fits over the agitator, allowing you to wash very small loads.
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Look for pre-soaking and suds-saver options . Both pre-soaking options and suds-saver features conserve energy.
