Appliances

Author(s): Alexander Spivak, Ashok Kumar and Matthew Franchetti

Pp: 41-44 (4)

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Abstract

The decision to change appliances is typically made when an appliance is no longer functioning properly, but this chapter challenges that approach. Immediately replacing some appliances may be a sound financial and ecological decision. In addition, we discuss the selection of Energy Star® appliances.

Keywords: Appliances, appliance energy consumption, energy star, appliance replacement decisions, fridge, refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, washer/dryer combo, stackable, stackable washer/dryer, dishwasher, closes washer, range, selfcleaning range, cost of appliance, life of appliance, smart appliance, smart grid.