buying the most energy efficient appliances

By choosing energy efficient appliances for your home, you can save on your energy bill every year.
Energy Rating Labels rate an appliance's energy efficiency on a scale of one to six stars. The red box tells you how much energy the appliance used during one year when tested to an Australian Standard. The most important thing to remember is more stars combined with a lower number means a more energy efficient appliance.

Use the Energy Rating Label to select the most efficient unit when comparing appliances of similar features and size within your price range.

For example, if the star ratings are the same you should compare the consumption figures. By multiplying the consumption figure by your energy price rate you can calculate the standard running cost of the appliance.

The running costs of an appliance over its lifetime can be just as important as the purchase price. By using the Energy Rating Label you'll save money on appliance running costs from the first day you use it.

More information is available on the Federal Government's energy rating site at www.energyrating.gov.au.

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