| Saving money is important to us all, especially in the | | | | and models of washing machines vary quite a bit in |
| age of rising energy prices and global climate change | | | | terms of energy efficiency, and that is why it is |
| and now the credit crunch. Choosing washing | | | | important to look for labels which indicate how |
| machines and other energy efficient appliances is one | | | | energy efficient the appliance really is. When shopping |
| of the best ways to save money while possibly | | | | for a washing machine or other home appliance be |
| saving the environment as well. These days there are | | | | sure to look for a yellow energy guide label. The |
| all sorts of start rating and guides to make it easier | | | | information on this label will tell you how energy |
| for us to identify the winners and the laggards in the | | | | efficient the appliance will be once it is in your home. |
| energy efficient world. When it comes time to buy | | | | The Energy Star label can also help you find the most |
| your next washing machine it is important to keep in | | | | efficient washing machines and other appliances. In |
| mind that these appliances are responsible for a large | | | | addition the government provides a number of tax |
| portion of the average home's energy bill. This is | | | | breaks for purchasing energy efficient appliances, and |
| particularly true if you wash your clothes in hot | | | | buying an Energy Star certified washing machine may |
| water, but it is important even if the majority of | | | | entitle you to some of these tax breaks. Of course it |
| your loads are washed in cold water. | | | | is important to check with a tax advisor before |
| Top Load or Front Load | | | | taking any write-off for energy efficient appliances. |
| Top loading washing machines are generally less | | | | Consulting with a tax advisor will help ensure you get |
| expensive to buy, but they can also be less energy | | | | the maximum tax break you have coming to you |
| efficient. That difference could mean that you will | | | | without running afoul of any tax laws. |
| end up using the money you save - and then some - | | | | Finding the most energy efficient washing machine is |
| to pay for those higher water bills and electricity | | | | not always an easy process, but the rewards of |
| costs. Since front loading washing machines tend to | | | | finding such an appliance will be long lasting. While |
| have higher capacities than top loading models, you | | | | saving some money up front is great, saving money |
| can make more efficient use of energy. By washing | | | | on your electric bill and water bill month after month |
| your clothes only when you have a full load you can | | | | is even better. |
| save a great deal of money on energy costs. | | | | Armed with this knowledge, I hope that you will now |
| Look for Energy Efficient Appliances | | | | feel more confident in your ability to make the right |
| Even though front loading washing machines tend to | | | | choice when it comes to washing machines. Save |
| be more energy efficient than top loading models, | | | | energy, save money, save time, and save the planet. |
| that should not be your only consideration. Brands | | | | You know it makes sense! |