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When
choosing a refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, clothes washer or clothes
dryer look carefully at the energy rating label. It tells you how
energy efficient the appliance is, as well as the amount of electricity
required to run it each year. The more stars the less energy used
and the lower the operating costs. This also means reduced greenhouse
gas emissions.
 An
Energy
Rating web site has been developed by Commonwealth, State and Territory
governments to help you choose your new appliance based on the star rating
index. If you're looking to purchase a refrigerator for example, the site
allows you to do a search based on type (eg two door fridge/freezer), capacity
(eg 400-500 litres) and brand name. Your search results will be ranked in
accordance with the star rating index and you will be provided with information
on energy consumption per year and a 10 year energy cost. This energy cost
is based on an electricity price of 12.5 c/kWh. To change the cost calculator
setting to reflect Western Australian prices (13.94 c/kWh) type 13.94 in
the box titled electricity cost at the top of the screen.
To find out details about energy ratings on various whitegoods see our publications page.
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