BeSmart.Save Energy and Money with Efficient Appliances.
Cut your monthly utility bills while helping the environment by purchasing appli-ances—refrigerators, dishwashers, laundry machines, etc.—that are energy efficient.The planet (and your wallet) will thank you.
LOOK FOR THE ENERGY STAR® LABEL
ENERGY STARproducts exceed theminimum energy efficient requirementsset by the federal government. In addition,utilities and state governments may offerrebates on ENERGY STAR-rated models.Pay attention to the Energy Guide labelas well. This label allows you to comparethe typical annual energy consumptionand operating cost of different modelsof the type of appliance you're thinking of buying.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE
Why buy an oversized appliance when asmaller counterpart will get the job done? When you choose the appliance that fits your needs, you’ll save money and reduce your energy bill.
Today’s Homes and Appliances Are
Built Smart.
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Here are some ways you can integratenew technology into your home so you canboth relax and increase its value.
The Future: Whole-House Remote Control.
With home automation, the ability tocontrol every aspect of your home— from lighting and room temperatureto entertainment center—can beheld in your hand. A “smart home”uses a single centralizedcontroller to integrate various systems, sothat with the push of abutton, you can turn onlights, open or closeblinds, adjust multiplerooms to your desiredtemperature or even activate ordeactivate your security system. You can set a group of actions tohappen at pre-set times or toactivate when certain events occur. Just about anything you plug in canbe networked into your homeautomation system. This makes your life easier and provides a greatselling point if you decide to put your home on the market.
CHOOSE NATURAL GAS
Look for dryers and waterheaters that run on natural gas,rather than electricity.
THINK LONG TERM
Energy efficient applianceslast for years and will lower your monthly utility bills over the lifetimeof the appliance. The long-term savings will help offset the appliances’ higher initialpurchase price.
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