This or That: 3 Energy Efficient Appliances to Add to Your Wishlist
Paige A. Mitchell
With energy bills that seem to be rising across the board, many people don’t even want to consider adding anything new to their home. It’s important to understand, however, that certain types of appliances trade a higher front-end cost for a lower overall energy bill. That means that adding the right appliances to your home could help offset rising energy deficiencies and make your monthly bills a bit more affordable. Let’s take a look at three energy-efficient appliances you should add to your wishlist!
Smart thermostats
Not every appliance is a big one, although these thermostats certainly make up for in savings what they lack in size. Smart thermostats are thermostats that can help regulate the temperatures inside your home far more efficiently than even a programmable thermostat. Instead of simply setting a certain time and temperature like you might with programmable options, smart thermostats actually learn the way that you use AC and heat. It determines the temperatures that you consider optimal in your home at specific times, in other words, and then works to maintain them by the most energy-efficient means possible.
One great smart thermostat option is the Nest Learning Thermostat. With one of these thermostats in your home, you can even customize your energy to prioritize specific rooms while ignoring others in addition to the features described above, offering you greater control over the energy that your home uses.
Energy efficient washing machines
Your washer and dryer contribute to your energy bill more than you may realize. Opting for an energy efficient model can help you save money on both your power and your water bill while offering capacities that are suited to just about anyone. Whether you’re looking for a small machine to one that can easily handle loads from a large family, there is sure to be an energy efficient washer that suits your needs. Pay attention to the features offered by the models that you’re researching, too. Some of them offer a wealth of washing options that can clean almost any fabric you can throw at it perfectly.
Maytag’s MVWB765FW is a solid washer choice, offering an impressive load capacity as well as a drum designed to be easy to reach and gentle on your clothes. This model is efficient at its energy use as well as its water use and won’t use more than absolutely necessary.
Energy efficient refrigerators
Finally, you might consider investing in a new, energy efficient refrigerator! Refrigerators and freezers use quite a bit of energy since they’re plugged in constantly, making them relatively power-hungry appliances. The right model, however, can offer you interesting and modern functions while refining its power use to be much more efficient than older options. Keep in mind that refrigerators with the freezer on the top or bottom (as opposed to side-by-side models) tend to be the more energy efficient option.
One refrigerator model to keep in mind is the LG LTCS20220S. This refrigerator is sleek, offering modern form and function with incredible energy savings. It’s a great addition to any wish list!
Make sure that you keep your appliances in great condition and have them serviced right away if they begin to show signs of aging or errors (consider checking your home warranty plan first to see if the cost is covered).
