#BestGift Ideas for the Appliance Lover
ENERGY STAR’s #BestGift’s Guide- Appliances
Clothes Washers
With the average American family washing about 300 loads of laundry each year, the gift of an energy-efficient clothes washer is the gift
that keeps on giving. ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers do the job using about 25% less energy, and 45% less water than regular washers.
• Bonus Tip: Wash it in cold- Water heating consumes about 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer. Unless you're dealing with oily stains, washing in cold water will generally do a good job of cleaning.
Clothes Dryers
Did You Know? Clothes dryers use the most energy of all household appliances. Help your loved ones use 20% less energy by gifting them with a clothes dryer that has earned the blue ENERGY STAR label.
• Bonus Tip: Don’t over dry your clothes! Many dryers today have sensors that automatically turn them off when the clothes are dry.
Dishwashers
Dishwashers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average about 12% more energy efficient and 30% more water efficient than
standard models. Innovative dishrack designs and advanced features like soil sensors will have the recipient of this gift gleaming more than their clean dishes!
• Bonus Tip: Run full loads whenever possible. Dishwashers use about the same amount of energy and water regardless of the number of dishes inside.
Refrigerators
The hottest trend in refrigerators isn’t stainless steel – it’s energy savings! Get your loved one an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator this holiday season, and help them use about 9% less energy compared to a standard model.
• Bonus Top: Go top-mounted. Top-freezer refrigerators that have earned the ENERGY STAR use less energy than a 60-watt light bulb.
The #BestGifts are not only great gifts, they also save you money and are good for the environment. Choose ENERGY STAR certified appliances this season for gifts that give more. Visit www.energystar.gov/holiday for information on the best gifts, as well as special deals from participating retailers, manufacturers and utilities.