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Feb 25, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If 10,000 Biters replace one outdated appliance with an Energy Star version, in a year we'll save a collective $800,000 on our energy bills.

 

 

 

 

 

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In a Pew Research Center survey, Americans rated clothes washers and dryers as the top can't-live-without appliances, followed by A/C.

 

 

 

 

 

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Does your clothes dryer need life-support?

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Repair man - stat! But wait: Before ringing up your favorite fix-it guy, you should know that you can save energy and cash if you replace certain outdated, energy-sucking, water-wasting appliances with newer Energy Star appliances. Get your diagnosis here.

 

The Benefits

 

Oxygen therapy. If just 1 in 10 U.S. homes used Energy Star-qualified appliances, it'd be equivalent to planting 1.7 mil acres of trees, thanks to less pollution.

More money for doctors' bills. Repairs should cost less than half of the price of a new appliance; otherwise, it's usually more cost-effective to replace them. And thanks to new energy and water standards, new appliances may save you money on bills.

Bandaging sometimes works. If getting more energy-efficient isn't in the budget this time around, at least you'll send less stuff to the landfill.

 

Personally Speaking

When Jen replaced her 20-yr-old kitchen appliances last year, she couldn't find the Energy Star 'fridge she wanted in her price range. But she did choose one with a bottom freezer - a more energy-efficient config than side-by-side models.

 

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What you should repair:

Clothes Dryers - replace pre-1994 models, but as long as you don't overdry, it's more cost-effective to just repair.

Ovens - repair, but note for ranges: If you are buying new anyway, go with gas, not electric (it'll cut stove-cooking costs in half).What you should replace:

A/Cs - Energy Star room A/Cs use at least 10% less energy than conventional models.

Clothes Washers - if replacing, consider an Energy Star top-loader or front-loader model to cut energy and water use by over 40%.

Dishwashers - Energy Star dishwashers use a lot less H2O and at least 41% less energy than the federal minimum standard.

Refrigerators - Energy Star-qualified fridges use at least 15% less energy than the current federal standard. And refrigerators with top-mounted freezers use about 20% less energy than side-by-side models.

Small Electronics - these aren't Energy Star-certified, and repairing often costs more than 50% of the price for new, so usually it's better just to replace (but be sure to recycle the parts).

Water Heaters - Energy Star also doesn't yet certify these, but new gas (not electric) water heaters save major energy; just set your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees F or lower. Or go tankless to save 45%-60% on water heating energy.

Energy Star At-Home - great tool that helps you find ways to save energy at home.

Yelp - search and get user reviews for repair shops in your 'hood.

Earth911 - find a local spot to recycle your electronics waste.

ARCA, CSG, and JACO - services in a few states will pick up and recycle your old fridge, freezer, and/or A/C (and you might even make some cash).

RepairClinic - DIY tips for repairing home appliances.Statistics reviewed by Energy Star Communications Specialist Denise Durrett.

 

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