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■ energy wise How old are your APPLIANCES?


Those relics could be costing you money to operate.


f your home is full of appliances that qualify as “relics,” you’re beating the odds. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the average lifespan of your major household appliances is 10 years.


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That’s not as long as they used to last. For example, new clothes dryers and refrigerators 20 years ago were expected to last 13 years. Trash compactors back then were supposed to last for only six years, and microwaves and dishwashers for nine years.


That’s not to say the warranty on those appliances lasts as long. Most appliances come with warranties of just one year. And the more you use an appliance, of course, the quicker it can wear out.


Plus, most homeowners replace their appliances before a decade has passed. At some point, you might find that it’s cheaper to replace an appliance than to continually repair it.


The efficiency of appliances can be measured by their “energy factors,” which are standard industry and government metrics that measure an appliance’s overall energy efficiency. One example of how technology has changed our home appliances: Today’s dishwashers consume less than half the energy of a 1981 model because of advances in soil sensors that minimize water usage, and the increased use of stainless interiors that accelerate drying time.


If you’re feeling lucky because your refrigerator, washing machine or water heater has lasted longer than you expected, you might not be as lucky as you think. The older an appliance gets, the less energy efficient it is, as its seals wear out and its motor winds down.


Newer versions of those appliances have been designed to comply with updated regulations for energy and water efficiency, so they use less energy—which could lower your monthly power bill. A brand-new refrigerator, for example, could save you up to $100 a year, compared with a 20-year-old device, even though it’s still running well.


CONTACT US: For questions about your home’s energy usage, or to schedule


a free home energy audit, please contact Brad Kendrick at 800-780-6486, ext. 248, or bakendrick@choctawelectric.coop.


June 24 • 9 am to 11:30 am • Idabel June 25 • 9 am to 11:30am • Hugo


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Join Choctaw Electric for a morning of fun activities that teach kids electrical safety and energy conservation. Camp is open to first, second and third grade students —and it’s free!


For more information:


www.choctawelectric.coop 800-780-6486, ext. 248.


2015 Kilowatt Kids Camp Enrollment Form


Student Name _______________________________ Age _______ Grade __________________________ Parent Name(s)_______________________________ Address ____________________________________ City_____________________State____Zip_________ Phone (H)___________________________________ (Work) _________________(Cell) ________________


Allergies: ___________________________________ __________________________________________


Increases in the Energy Efficiency


of Household Appliances 1981-2013


Meds________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________


T-Shirt Size (Please Circle): Youth XS (4-6) Adult S


M (8-10) Youth S (6-8)


Youth L (10-12) Adult M


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Contact information in case of emergency: Name_______________________________________ Home phone___________________Cell_____________


Please circle the camp you wish to attend: Idabel Camp: June 24


Hugo Camp: June 25 Room AC Freezer Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Refrigerator


Mail or email completed form to: Choctaw Electric Cooperative ATTN: Jia Johnson or Brad Kendrick PO Box 758, Hugo, OK 74743 jjohnson@choctawelectric.coop bakendrick@choctawelectric.coop


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