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How to extend the lifespan of big-ticket appliances
Expensive appliances such as refrigerators, dishwasher, washers and dryers can last longer than expected with proper maintenance and care.
 | ProudGreenHome: How do I reduce summer utility bills? Heather Ferrier: With the summer season lurking around the corner (it's already 90+ degrees in Texas), it's a good time to revisit some of the simple, low-cost elements we can incorporate into … |
| The kitchen of the future will be "compact, eco-friendly, interactive, self-sufficient, adaptable and adjustable, and will minimise the carbon 'cookprint' wherever possible", says Tarquin van der Westuizen, one of 12 finalists in the LG … | |
| Whirlpool Canada is the recipient of the 2011 Energy Star Manufacturer of the Year award by Natural Resources Canada. The award recognizes the company's leadership in offering consumers energy and water efficiency through its home appliance brands … | |
 | There's good and then, of course, there's better and best. And a new Energy Star program tries to bring home that point, touting select Energy Star products as "Most Efficient." A Consumer Reports article explains that qualified products "must … |
| When Cleveland Utilities residential customers come face-to-face with the new Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) time-of-use peak period rates in two to three years, understanding what energy users burn the most kilowatt-hours and how much they cost … | |
| Thanks to tougher Energy Star requirements that took effect in January, qualifying washers must use 11 percent less energy and 20 percent less water to qualify for the Energy Star seal. You might expect to pay more for improved efficiency, but … | |
| High-efficiency clothes washers offer some of the greatest energy savings among those washing machines qualified for the Energy Star label. According to the Energy Star program, the average American family washes almost 400 loads of laundry each … | |
| The Energy Star label is more important than ever when consumer shop for major appliances, according to a recent survey from Whirlpool Corporation.The poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, found that 72 percent of U.S. consumers said they actively … | |
 | If you're in the market for water softener – maybe you've moved to a home that requires one, or maybe you're replacing one you've had for years – new high efficiency water softeners use less salt, water and electricity to do the job. If … |
| High-efficiency washers can save homeowners money on water and electrical costs without compromising cleaning power. To help consumer make informed choices, the Consortium for Energy Efficiency updated its product list of high-efficiency washers in … | |
