Action - Replace an old appliance with an efficient model
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Older, inefficient, appliances waste a surprising amount of energy. For example, the average fridge manufactured before 1993 uses 1,000 kWh/year compared to a new model which can use as little as 500 kWh/year.
The table below shows common major household appliances and a comparison of the energy usage between older and newer models. If you want to upgrade some of your appliances consider picking the ones with the most energy savings for a newer model below.
Appliance Energy Comparison
| Appliance | 20+ year-old model kWh/year | New model kWh/year | Cash Savings per year | CO2 Savings per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 1,000 | 500 | 35 | 350 |
| Freezer | 700 | 375 | 23 | 230 |
| Clothes Washer | 1,200 | 700 | 35 | 350 |
| Clothes Dryer | 1050 | 900 | 11 | 110 |
| Dish Washer | 1,000 | 500 | 35 | 350 |
| Television | 430 | 160 | 19 | 190 |
Known benefits and costs
| Annual CO2 Savings | 100 - 500 kg |
|---|---|
| 220 - 1,100 lbs | |
| Annual Cash Savings | $15 - $50 |
| Initial Cost | $300 - $600 |
| Time to pay for itself | 6.0 - 40.0 years |
| CO2 saved per year per initial dollar invested | 0.17 - 1.67 kg |
* These value ranges were taken from many sources including product documentation, published reports, and the reference material linked here.
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