Tell me more ×
Home Improvement Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for contractors and serious DIYers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 3 down vote favorite
1

I'm considering replacing my old appliances (refrigerator, washer & dryer) with a more efficient model. Is there a website or simple method to look up their measured power usage ?

share|improve this question
1  
The old appliances or the new? – bib Aug 17 '12 at 13:29

2 Answers

up vote 1 down vote

Make sure the appliance is Energy Star qualified. If it is, it should have a yellow Energy Guidance label that lists annual energy consumption.

enter image description here

share|improve this answer
Never seen those labels before. Must be US specific only. Would be a good idea for EU to introduce something like that. – ppumkin Aug 17 '12 at 14:34
@ppumkin You are correct, they are only in the US. Energy Star is a joint Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy program. – Tester101♦ Aug 17 '12 at 14:42
We have a very similar label in Canada. In fact, I see some US ones in some stores, so my bet is that the standard is the same. – Chris Cudmore Aug 17 '12 at 16:34
2  
Looks like European Union uses something called the EU Energy Label. – dangowans Aug 20 '12 at 14:31
You certainly can tell it's a new label: "For details on how to calculate the index see annex VI of the Regulation (add link)" (New EU Energy Label :: Washing machines). Yes, the webpage actually says "add link". – Jeremy W. Sherman Sep 18 '12 at 18:15
up vote 0 down vote

Yea - We got a fridge the other day and we had one of these suckers on it.

enter image description here

This same label design is used to rate efficiently of your house insulation, water heating, , window insulation, etc...

I do not think there is an official database- but here is something; It is more up to the supplier to provide you with truthful information.

share|improve this answer

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.