The upfront cost for Energy Star products may be higher than similar nonrated units, but the energy savings anticipated over time from lower energy bills can offset the added cost. Another important benefit of Energy Star equipment is the potential tax credits available from using energy-efficient...
Chances are, you’ve seen it: that blue square ENERGY STAR® logo plastered on the front of appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, air conditioners, washing machines and dryers. Without much fanfare, these appliances quietly go about their business of energy efficiency — saving you money ...
Refrigerators are one of the largest energy consumers among all our household appliances. Unlike other household appliances such as air conditioners or washing machines, you can’t turn off your fridge nor can you refrain from using it. How then should you go about saving energy and reducing the...
Where you live in the U.S. determines which air conditioners and heat pumps you can shop for — in a good way!
Smart fridges and kitchen appliances come in energy-efficient varieties, which is what we recommend. Smart refrigerators work by using less power during peak times. Utility companies are in favor of smart fridges and oth er smart appliances because they put less stress on the grid. ...
In 2023, Energy Star-certified refrigerators ranged in consumption from 88 kWh/year for a mini fridge to 807 kWh/year for a 31-cubic-foot (0.88 cubic-meter) smart fridge. That's the thing about energy ratings for any particular appliance: The range is vast. Some people still have fridges...
Their basic function is to protect the circuit when overcurrent occurs.Generally speaking, fuses mainly have two important parameters: rated current and rated voltage. We usually choose the corresponding specifications of fuses based on the current and voltage of the circuit. Automotive fuses generally...
LED lamps consume less electricity than traditional incandescent lamps. Similarly, Energy Star rated appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, and air conditioners are designed to save energy. Replacing old and inefficient appliances with energy-efficient alternatives is an effective ...
Premium refrigerators have now incorporated low-power LED lighting. It is more energy efficient than the heat emitting bulbs which interfere with the purpose of keeping food cold. They also make visibility easier when you wake up for your glass of milk in the middle of the night. ...
Once GE was known as the ultimate conglomerate, with its fingers in everything from light bulbs, refrigerators and washing machines to media, entertainment, financial services, energy systems and jet engines. But in the 2000s, the onetime star stock hit several slides, including an ...