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How to Shop for an Energy-Efficient Appliance
Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it. So don’t make your selection based on the price tag alone - it could end up costing you more in the long run.According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the appliance with the lowest initial purchase price, or even the one with the best repair record, isn't necessarily the one that costs the least to operate. You can learn about the energy efficiency of an appliance that you're thinking about buying through the yellow-and-black EnergyGuide label it displays. The FTC’s Appliance Labeling Rule requires appliance manufacturers to put these labels on:
• Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers
• Water heaters, furnaces, boilers
• Central air conditioners, room air conditioners, heat pumps
• Pool heaters
When you shop for one of these appliances in a dealer's showroom, you should find the labels hanging on the inside of an appliance or secured to the outside. The law requires that the labels specify: