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egories with Energy Star labels so there is a lot of information to consider when choosing a new ap- pliance. “It pays to talk to the


independent dealer,” said Souter. “They can help you focus on your particular needs and can also keep you informed of ongoing rebates.” Many new innovations


in appliances have also been developed to in- crease energy efficiency. Induction cooking uses


90 percent of the energy produced compared to only 55 percent for a gas burner and 65 percent for traditional electric ranges. Induction cook- ing generates a magnetic field that induces heat in steel cookware placed on top of it. In essence, the pot becomes the ele- ment that cooks the food, so the cooktop surface doesn’t get as hot as other cooktops. Energy Star washers


clean clothes using 40 percent less energy than standard washers. The Modified Energy Fac- tor (MEF) measures the energy used during the washing process, includ- ing machine energy and water heating energy. Most full-sized Energy


Star qualified washers use 18–25 gallons of wa- ter per load, compared to the 40 gallons used by a standard machine. The


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Most full-sized Energy Star qualified washers use 18–25 gallons of water per load, compared to the 40 gallons used by a standard machine.


Water Factor measures the gallons of water used per cycle per cubic foot. If everyone in the mar-


ket for a washer for one year (based on 10.02 mil- lion) bought Energy Star dishwashers instead of the conventional model, the lifetime water savings would amount to 900 billion gallons. That’s enough water to pro-


vide a lifetime supply of drinking water for 67 million people. Energy Star rated appli-


ances can save in many other ways that consum- ers may not even realize. For example, one qual- ity front load washing machine increases the life of the clothing being washed by 50 percent.


In essence you would be buying less clothing over the course of your washer’s lifetime.


Great Deals Stores like Baron’s Ma-


jor Brands have a lot of buying power in the ap- pliance market and that,


along with incredible promotional programs and rebates being offered by major manufacturers, have made this the best time to buy new appli- ances. Some of the higher end


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Belknap Landscape Company, Inc.


Trees in your landscape provide shade, windbreaks, wildlife habitat and a distinctive New England ambiance. Belknap Landscape Company’s Arboriculture Division is dedicated to preserving the health and vigor of one of most valued landscape features on your property.


160 Lily Pond Road, Gilford, NH 03249 • (603) 737-0015 www.belknaplandscape.com


“We turn Dreamscapes into Landscapes” T ree Removal T ree Transplant Trees for Sale Crane Service


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Serving NH since 1975 Hearthstone


Sales Event Get up to


Any Wood, Gas, or Pellet Stove.


Sale Runs October 1-11, 2010.


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