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THE WEIRS TIMES 2010 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE


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IS NOW THE TIME TO INVEST IN NEW APPLIANCES?


Are you still hanging on


Energy Star Qualified Appliances Can Save Big On Energy and Dollars •An Energy Star rated


to that old dishwasher or refrigerator? Trying to hold out for another year or so? Did you know that those


old appliances could be costing a lot more money than you might imag- ine? “The more money you


save on your utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a new and more efficient Energy Star model,” says Dave Souter, one of the owners of Baron’s Major Brands Appliances. And with the incredible


rebates being offered by manufacturers nowa- days, many new appli- ances can almost be had at cost. “This is a great time to


invest,” said Souter. “If you can afford to spend a little now you’ll save a lot of money in the long run. It’s an opportune time to invest because of the value.” Considering that appli-


ances can account for up to twenty percent of your total household energy costs, the savings can be significant. A few examples of the


energy and money that can be saved with new Energy Star rated appli- ances are: •The average home


spends about $1900 on energy costs every year. Energy Star appliances can save $80 a year in energy cots. •Energy Star qualified


appl iances use 10-50 percent less energy and water than standard models. •Dishwashers made


since 1994 have reduced hot water use by 7 to 10 gallons per load, a 30 percent difference.


dishwasher can save over $300 in electric bills dur- ing its life compared to a 10-year old model. •A new Energy Star-


quali f ied refrigerator used less energy than a 75-watt light bulb. Save up to $100 year in elec- tric bills when replacing a 10-year old model. •A new model refrig-


erator will use 42 percent less electricity than one manufactured 30 years ago. •A high efficiency wash-


er can save more water in one year than a person


drinks in an entire life- time.


What is Energy Star? An appl iance that earns the Energy Star label means that the product meets strict en- ergy efficiency guide- lines set by the US En- vironmental Protection Agency and the US De- partment of Energy. In a 2005 report, Energy Star labels appliances saved consumer over 12 billion dollars. Still, there are over 40 different product cat- See BARON’S on 5


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