Buy an Energy Star-certified washer7 of 9The EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy estimate that replacing a washer 10 or more years old with an Energy Star-certified washer will save you $55 per year on water and electricity.While the money you save probably won't cover the entire cost of a new washer, if you're due for a new one anyway, choosing an Energy Star-certified model will help you save $223 over its life cycle compared to a conventional washer, according to the Energy Star website.<< Back to the Frugal Living Guide. Related Articles:Save money on groceries10 ways to save on carsTweet for sweet dealsGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:331 ways to cut costs!Saving goals calculator100 tips to help you saveSaving on foodadvertisement
The EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy estimate that replacing a washer 10 or more years old with an Energy Star-certified washer will save you $55 per year on water and electricity.
While the money you save probably won't cover the entire cost of a new washer, if you're due for a new one anyway, choosing an Energy Star-certified model will help you save $223 over its life cycle compared to a conventional washer, according to the Energy Star website.
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