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Frigidaire’s Swap and Save Works the $300M Rebate Program
The newly introduced Frigidaire appliance line received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious 2010 ENERGY STAR award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion. The award specifically recognizes the brand’s Swap and Save Energy Conservation Program.
The Swap and Save program was designed to educate consumers on the
energy and monetary benefits realized by trading in their old [...]
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- Getting Your Government Funded Appliance Rebate
February 22nd, 2010The good news is that the US Government’s appliance rebate program has finally begun. The bad news is that you have a bit of footwork to do before you get it.
Under the federal program, the rebates can go to buyers of new central air conditioners, room air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, washers, [...] - The Appliance Rebates Have Begun
February 5th, 2010According to TWICE, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved plans and awarded funding to 50 states and territories for rebates on Energy Star-qualified appliances under its State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP).
The appliance equivalent of “cash for clunkers” has been allocated $300 million in stimulus funds, which will provide [...] - Use Appliance Cash For Clunkers or Repair
January 18th, 2010So many people have been looking forward to replacing their appliances with new ones using the government’s appliance rebate program, but a new appliance may not be your wisest choice according to Angie Hicks of angieslist.com.
Under the new program, consumers will receive a rebate – expected to be between $50-$200 per appliance – in return [...] - Truth in Appliance Energy Labeling
December 21st, 2009Those yellow energy guide labels we all rely on to pick energy efficient appliances, have come under scrutiny from the US Department of Energy (DOE). As we wrote about in November, manufacturers covet the EnergyStar label and use the yellow sticker to entice buyers.
Those labels may not be as accurate as you think. [...] - Will That New Appliance Really Save Energy?
November 16th, 2009If you are shopping for a new, energy efficient appliance, and thought all you needed to do to was look for the yellow EnergyStar tag, think again.
The Department of Energy has released new findings that show a handful of appliances may not be as energy efficient as advertised because of problems with the “energy star” [...] - Should You Buy a New Refrigerator?
October 13th, 2009You can find good information about appliances in large and small news outlets. I recently found a clear, simple explanation in the Cape Cod Times of why it could be worthwhile to replace a refrigerator even if it seems to be running perfectly.
Thanks to updates to federal energy appliance standards, all of today’s [...] - Cool Off With a Room Air Conditioner -and Save Money
August 13th, 2009The hot, humid weather of summer is about to meet Americans’ continuing desire to cut costs this cooling season. Room air conditioners are a practical way to cool down when temperatures heat up, especially if you want to save money by only cooling the rooms you use the most.
New room air conditioners are significantly more [...] - Time to Replace That Old Refrigerator
June 10th, 2009Is your refrigerator more than ten years old? If so, replacing it can save you some serious money. The problem is can it save you enough to warrant shelling out the money for a new unit? A new refrigerator isn’t cheap, but an older one accounts for anywhere from 5-8 percent of [...]
- Shopping for Energy Efficient Appliances
May 11th, 2009Here’s a great line I just read at bhrealestate.com
Every appliance has two prices: the sticker price, and the one you pay to run the appliance year-round.
When purchasing a new appliance, buyers might be tempted to buy the unit with the lowest sale price while ignoring the long term costs of running it.
Choosing [...] - Universal Measurements for Washing Machines
April 6th, 2009AHAM, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, is developing a voluntary, uniform industry test procedure for product manufacturers to determine clothes washer drum volume which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2009.
This new procedure will result in standardized volume measurements that can be applied
across all washers—traditional and high-efficiency top as well as [...] - Appliance Energy Standards Might get Stricter
March 9th, 2009According to the New York Times, The Department of Energy (DOE) is reevaluating its standards for energy efficient appliances and is considering raising the standards for qualification as an energy-efficient appliance.
“I am going to be looking at those because I have become more convinced that they are not as aggressive as they could be,” Energy [...] - Consumers are Letting it be Known – They Want Green Electronics
December 26th, 2008If you’ve been searching for a greener television, help might soon be at hand. The consumer electronics industry is listening to research from a September 2008 study:
Going Green: An Examination of the Green Trend and What it Means to Consumers and the CE (consumer electronics) Industry. This study finds that 89 percent of households want [...] - EnergyStar Standards for Dishwashers get Tougher
December 3rd, 2008We have a question on our forums here at appliance.net asking readers to post about their favorite appliance. Surprisingly, no one mentioned their dishwasher. Dishwashers save not only time, but energy and water as well. The Department of Energy (DOE) has not rated dishwashers for their water usage until now. Currently, the EnergyStar rating is based [...]
- LG French Door Refrigerator No Longer EnergyStar Rated
December 1st, 2008From PRNewswire: In coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), LG Electronics USA Inc. has revised the energy ratings on five current refrigerator models.
Refrigerator testing rules used by DOE have been in place since 1979. In light of different applications of these rules in the appliance industry to today’s advanced products, LG has proactively [...] - Size is Important When Buying a Refrigerator
November 21st, 2008One of the benefits of replacing an older refrigerator with a new one is knowing that you will be saving energy using the new model.
Jame Duley at the Columbus Dispatch writes:
The energy savings from a more efficient compressor and insulation should pay back the cost of a new model over its lifetime. My refrigerator is [...] - Energy Star Might Not be Such a Star
November 3rd, 2008Most consumers who are shopping for a new, energy efficient appliance know to look for the Blue EnergyStar label. The Energy Star label alerts shoppers to supposedly very energy efficient appliances. Many appliances also have a yellow energy guide label. That label tells shoppers specifically how much energy they can save by buying that particular appliance.
Buying an [...] - Dishwashers Save Time and Water
September 5th, 2008It’s official, running a fully loaded dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. If you use an Energy Star rated dishwasher you will save even more. An replacing an older dishwasher with a newer Energy Star rated dishwasher can save you about $30 dollars a year in energy costs too.
According to Frigidairee appliances:
If [...] - How to Buy an Air Conditioner
June 24th, 2008It’s only June, but around here it feels like the height of summer. Everyone is discussing their air conditioning or the lack of it. If you are considering purcahsing a new air conditioning unit, we have some advice for you courtesy of the NY Daily News. You need to sure the unit you purchase is [...]
- Tips for Saving Money and Energy Around the House
June 17th, 2008Looking for ways to save money? Look no further than your kitchen. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) offers these simple energy savings tips to consumers looking for ways to cut energy bills this summer.
The energy consumed by home appliances has dropped sharply since 2000.
Refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers combined account for a 43% [...] - How Much is That Old Fridge Costing You?
April 14th, 2008My mother always bought meat on sale to store in the garage freezer for future use. The same with bread and ice cream. She was and is a frugal shopper. But today, with energy costs so high, it makes sense to calculate how much energy is being used to keep the food in storage.
If you [...] - Whirlpool Earns Third Energy Star Award
April 5th, 2008Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized with its third consecutive ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the award honors Whirlpool Corp.’s contribution to providing innovative efficient products that help consumers reduce utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
Whirlpool will accept the award at [...] - Electrolux to Debut New Line of Premium Appliances in North America
March 29th, 2008Called Electrolux, the new appliance line is set to debut on North American shores in spring 2008. Boasting a distinctive look with a curved front design and signature blue LED displays, the new European-designed collection from Electrolux also offers ingenious features such as advanced Wave-Touch™ controls, one touch and more than 60 controls appear and [...]
- Save Money with a Programmable Thermostat
March 1st, 2008Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home’s temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you’re away or sleeping. Some features are:
more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your home’s comfort
contain no mercury
save energy and save money on utility bills — when used properly, about $150/year
are better for the environment, since using less energy [...] - Save Money with a Programmable Thermostat
February 29th, 2008If you are interested in saving energy, the government’s Energy Star program offers their seal of approval on programmable thermostats as well as a variety of household appliances.
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home’s temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you’re away or sleeping.
They:are more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your [...]
- Everything You Need to Know About Programmable Thermostats
February 27th, 2008Who better to tell us all we need to know about programmable thermostats than the government’s Energy Star, part of the Department of Energy.
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home’s temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you’re away or sleeping.
They:are more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your home’s comfort
contain no [...] - Bosch Showcases Appliances that Offer Complete ECO Solutions at Builders’ Show 2008
February 22nd, 2008Bosch showcases it most advanced lineup of kitchen and laundry appliances that offer complete ECO solutions at the 2008 International Builders’ Show. Bosch remains the undisputed leader with the ENERGY STAR qualification on all its models in every major appliance category that the program rates. With the most energy-efficient dishwashers [...]
- Choosing Kitchen Appliances- Dishwashers
January 2nd, 2008If you have a dishwasher in your home, you know how convenient it is. Many don’t consider a dishwasher to be a luxury anymore, but a necessity. (Especially if you have a large family) I happen to know of some homes that now have two dishwashers – one is always full. If you are shopping [...]
- Choosing Kitchen Appliances – Refrigerators
December 31st, 2007Continuing now with refrigerators, we bring you part two of our series on choosing kitchen appliances. The features that most people consider when looking for a new fridge are storage capacity, ease of use, price and hopefully energy usage. One of the first things you can do to save energy when purchasing a new appliance of [...]
- Choosing Kitchen Appliances – Refrigerators
December 31st, 2007Continuing now with refrigerators, we bring you part two of our series on choosing kitchen appliances. The features that most people consider when looking for a new fridge are storage capacity, ease of use, price and hopefully energy usage. One of the first things you can do to save energy when purchasing a new appliance of [...]
