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    ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.

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Ask the Expert

Have questions about how best to save energy in your home? Well, Ask the Expert! Here you can find the energy efficiency advice you need on ENERGY STAR certified products and home improvement projects by viewing articles, videos and more created by the experts at EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

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May 12, 2016

Ask the Expert: How to Buy a Room or Window Air Conditioner

Room air conditioners with the ENERGY STAR label use about 15% less energy than conventional models, which could mean a savings of about $85 over the lifetime of the unit, on average. Check out this video tutorial for instructions on choosing the right room AC and how to install the unit to maximize your savings.

April 19, 2016

Ask the Expert – Pool Pumps

Many pool owners don't realize how much energy their pool pump may be wasting. ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps offer variable speeds that deliver the right speed for different tasks and use much less energy. Look for utility incentives in your area toward the purchase of an ENERGY STAR certified pool pump.

September 18, 2015

ENERGY STAR Water Heaters Mean BIG Savings – Ask the Expert

Water heaters are often the second highest energy user in the home. If your water heater is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR certified model to save energy, save money, and help protect the climate. Investing in a planned replacement NOW can lock in big energy savings and help avoid a potential costly clean up when your old water heater fails. Don’t delay! Look for utility offers or other discounts in your area and see why ENERGY STAR is the right choice, right now!

April 29, 2015

Ask the Expert - Clothes Dryers Have Earned the ENERGY STAR!

Check out this video to get expert advice on saving energy with an ENERGY STAR certified clothes dryer! Qualifying dryers use 20 percent less energy than conventional models, delivering financial savings and a reduced carbon footprint to American families.

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