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Size your Appliance Newer
refrigerators, freezers and window air conditions cost much less to operate
than older units. For example, replacing a 20-year old 18 cubic feet
refrigerator with a new Energy Star™ refrigerator will result in an annual energy cost savings of
about $130. At this rate, the savings will pay for the cost of the new
refrigerator in five to seven years. If you are
planning to buy a new refrigerator or freezer please consider these Energy
Efficiency Tips: Choose
the right size! The larger the appliance the more electricity it will use
so consider the number of people that will be using the appliance. ·
One or two people - 340L or 12 cubic feet ·
Three or four people - 395 to 480L or 14 to 17 cubic feet ·
Each additional person - add 55L or 2 cubic feet Configuration
Counts Top freezer models are the most efficient, followed by
bottom freezers, with side by side models being the least efficient. Look for
the ENERGY STAR® The ENERGY STAR® symbol is a simple way for you to identify
products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market. Only
manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the ENERGY STAR® criteria can label their products with this
symbol. Find out more about qualified ENERGY STAR® products at
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/ Look for
a low EnerGuide rating The EnerGuide label is a tool to help you make an
energy-wise choice when buying a new appliance. It shows how much
energy appliances consume in a year of normal service and makes it easy to
compare the energy efficiency of each model to others of the same size and
class. When
shopping for a new appliance look for low EnerGuide rating. Find out
about EnerGuide at: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca. |
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