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.

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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