How to Find Energy Efficient Appliances for Green Homes

It is becoming more and more important that homeowners start investing in green technology where they can. Considering that so much of a home’s energy is used powering our electrical units, you may first want to look into energy efficient appliances for green homes if you are serious about cutting down those painful utility bills at the end of the month. There is a lot of advertising out there, however, claiming that such and such appliance is more efficient than another. This makes it difficult to distinguish the facts from the fiction.

Finding energy efficient appliances does not have to be so tough. Follow these tips instead from your green home building contractors in Scottsdale. Doing so will protect you from choosing faulty appliances later down the line.

Look for EnergyStar Appliances

You have no doubt heard about EnergyStar appliances, if nowhere else than on television advertisements, and for good reason. Being certified with an EnergyStar rating from the EPA is one of the best endorsements an appliance can receive. A voluntary energy conservation movement, EnergyStar has helped promote efficient appliances since 1992, and before you purchase any new appliances, you should check for an EnergyStar rating first.

It may be in your best interest to avoid non-rated appliances.

Review the EnergyGuide Label

If an appliance as been rated by EnergyStar, you should still review its EnergyGuide label to be sure you are choosing the right product for your home. As set by the US Department of Energy, the EnergyGuide label is essentially the record that a given product has been tested and approved for its energy efficiency.

The specific information you will find on an EnergyGuide will typically include: (1) the total amount of energy used by the appliance, (2) its energy use compared to similar products, and (3) an approximate list of annual operating costs, though your local utility rates and energy source will have more to say on that.

Keep Size in Mind (Sometimes Smaller is Better)

More often than not, using your intuition will help you when selecting the best green appliances. For example, consider the larger, bulkier appliances many of us are used to. In reality, a good number of these big units are not energy efficient at all, consuming massive amounts for relatively little extra output.

Sometimes a smaller appliance is better, and you should not shy away from these options because of preconceived ideas of what a good appliance should look like.

Contact Local Builders to Learn More

Making the switch to a green home requires a good deal of contribution on your part. Not only do you need to learn more about efficient practices but you also need to research new appliances and installations that can best fit your vision. You will want professional consultation during this time to ensure that you are making well-informed decisions.

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How to Find Energy Efficient Appliances for Green Homes