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Washing Machine Energy Savings

By Natural Home Staff

Are you getting ready to shop for a new washing machine? Be sure to look at ones that meet the standards of Energy Star, a government-backed energy-efficiency program. Energy Star-qualified washers use an average of 50 percent less energy and 40 percent less water than conventional washers. A qualifying model can save between $45 and $125 in annual energy costs and between $20 and $35 on your water bill.

Evaluate and compare washers’ electricity and water use. (All numbers are averages and vary according to model and usage.)

ENERGY USE

Energy Star washer: . 0.65 kWh per load
Conventional washer: 1.6 kWh per load
Total Energy Star savings: approximately 1 kWh per load

WATER USE

Energy Star washer: 18–25 gallons per load
Conventional washer: 40 gallons per load
Total Energy Star savings: approximately 15–22 gallons per load

ANNUAL SAVINGS

Energy Star washer:
254 kWh per year
7,405 gallons of water

Conventional washer:
615 kWh per year
14,468 gallons of water

Energy Savings

Washing Machine Energy Savings

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