165934 312 Environment Green Living Green Home true Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:09:41 -0700 /system/videos/6/34/59/16/165934.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, environment, green, living How To Choose Green Appliances http://www.howcast.com/videos/165934-How-To-Choose-Green-Appliances http://www.howcast.com/videos/165934-How-To-Choose-Green-Appliances/edit approved 95 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=165934"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=165934" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 11 bry9000 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/choose_green_appliances_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2184 false false false 63526 0 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/18.jpg Look for the logo The easiest way to find “green” appliances is to look for the Energy Star logo, which indicates that the model far exceeds the federal minimum requirements for energy efficiency.

]]> 63527 1 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/29.jpg Compare energy guides Compare the energy guide—a sticker that indicates the energy efficiency of the product—on models you like.

]]> 63528 2 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/35.jpg Know the basics Know some basic guidelines like: front-loading washers are usually more efficient than top-loading ones; side-by-side fridge/freezers are better than freezer-on-top models; and manual-defrost freezers use nearly half the energy of self-defrosters.

]]> 63529 3 52 Tip If your fridge is more than 10 years old, consider investing in a new one—modern models use half the energy. And skip the energy-draining water and ice dispensers.

]]> 63530 4 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/61.jpg Air-dry dishes Make sure any dishwasher you buy has an air-dry feature—and use it.

]]> 63531 5 70 Tip If your current dishwasher doesn’t have an air-dry option, just open the door after the final rinse.

]]> 63532 6 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/165934/76.jpg Get a double oven If you do a lot of cooking, consider an oven with a second, smaller unit on top. It will save more energy than having a separate toaster oven. Now you yourself are an energy star!

]]> 63533 7 89 Fact Running a full dishwasher uses less water than hand-washing them.

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