Did you know…
Household appliances account for up to 20% of your energy costs.
Refrigerators.
If you were to replace your 1984 model refrigerator with a current ENERGY STAR, qualified 2007 model, you could save up to $85 a year in energy cost.
Clothes Washers.
Today's clothes washers are about 69% more energy efficient than they were in 1990, and ENERGY STAR qualified models are even better (up to 83% more energy efficient)!
Dishwashers.
Today's dishwashers are much more energy efficient than those of past years. ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers are at least 41% more economical to operate than conventional models.
Believe it or not, ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers actually use less hot water than when you do the dishes by hand.
Did you know? Through superior design, ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers help you save money on utility bills by using up to 50% less energy and up to 50% less water than conventional models.
Conventional appliances vs. ENERGY STAR Qualified Models
The following chart indicates the average annual energy consumption (kWh) of your major appliances - yesterday and today!
| Appliance | 1984 Standard Models | 1990 Standard Models | 1997 Standard Models | 2008 ENERGY STAR qualified Models |
| Refrigerator | 1,457 kWh | 1,044 kWh | 664 kWh | 380 kWh |
| Freezer | 813 kWh | 658 kWh | 380 kWh | 353 kWh |
| Dishwasher | 1,213 kWh | 1,026 kWh | 649 kWh | 308 kWh |
| Clothes washer | 1,243 kWh | 1,218 kWh | 930 kWh | 178 kWh |
The following chart calculates what you would pay in energy costs over the average lifetime of your major appliances (based on 9.5 ¢/kWh).
| Appliance | Approx. Life Expectancies* | 1984 Standard Models | 1990 Standard Models | 1997 Standard Models | 2008 ENERGY STAR qualified Models |
| Refrigerator | 17 | $ 2,353 | $ 1,686 | $ 1,072 | $ 614 |
| Freezer | 21 | $ 1,622 | $ 1,313 | $ 758 | $ 704 |
| Dishwasher | 13 | $ 1,498 | $ 1,267 | $ 802 | $ 380 |
| Clothes washer | 14 | $ 1,653 | $ 1,620 | $ 1,237 | $ 237 |
*based on industry averages.
Want to know how much your old appliance is worth? Your old appliances may be costing you more in energy than you realize!
Try the online EnerGuide calculator at: Natural Resources Canada.
