Appliances and Home Electronics
If you live in a typical U.S. home, your appliances and home electronics are responsible for about 20% of your energy bills. These appliances and electronics include the following:
- Clothes washers and dryers
- Computers
- Dishwashers
- Home audio equipment
- Refrigerator and freezers
- Room air conditioners
- Televisions, DVD players, and VCRs
- Water heaters
In late 2009 or early 2010, you can receive rebates to purchase new ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances when you replace your used appliances. Learn more:
Here you can also find information to help you reduce energy costs from appliances:
- Shopping for Energy-Efficient Appliances and Home Electronics
- Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use
- Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Appliances
- Electronic Power-Controlling Devices for Appliances
- When to Turn Off Personal Computers
For additional ways to reduce your energy costs, see reducing your electricity use.