Choose the Best Appliances for Your Energy Saving Needs

Whether you’re remodelling your kitchen, need to replace an appliance that has died or want to upgrade to newer models, choosing appliances that are energy efficient will ensure that you continue to save on your utility bills for years to come. With today’s rising energy prices, the best kitchen appliances you can buy are those that cost less to operate and that will last. While the energy efficiency rating of an appliance is a good place to start, however, there are other things to consider, as well.

Use the Energy Efficiency Ratings & Labels as Your Guides

In Canada, appliances are rated and labelled according to their energy efficiency. When shopping for a fridge, dishwasher, freezer, or any other appliance, check out the EnerGuide label for information on the following:

How much energy the appliance consumes in a year (average given in kWh)

Where the appliance stands in terms of efficiency, compared to the most efficient and least efficient models in its class (as well as the type of models in the class)

The ENERGY STAR symbol, if applicable

If you`re really looking to save on energy, select appliances with the ENERGY STAR symbol, as these are the models that meet or are above the high energy efficiency standards for the appliances in each class.

Selecting the Right Size Appliance

Buying a dishwasher, oven or refrigerator that’s too large for your needs is a good way to waste energy – and your money! Before you purchase a new appliance for your kitchen, think long and hard about the number of people in your household and, therefore, the amount of food you will need to store or cook or the number of dishes you will want to wash, on average.

Think Long-Term Savings Over Purchase Price

While the appliances that have the highest ratings for energy efficiency typically cost a little more up-front, the long-term energy savings make them worthwhile investments. Especially with appliances like refrigerators, which are by far one of the largest energy consumers in your home, springing for an energy efficient model is a wise decision. And, remember, it`s not just electricity that you will want to save; there are now dishwashers available that use less water, as well.

If you`re currently shopping for new kitchen appliances, or you own older appliances that are costing more than they should to run, it`s time you looked into the cost-saving opportunities that new, energy efficient appliances have to offer. Need expert advice? Streamline your search at the

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