If you need new appliances, consider items that carry the Energy Star® logo. These refrigerators, furnaces, washers, dryers, air conditioners, and more are certified by the government to be more energy-efficient than those that don’t qualify. Energy Star appliances offer the following benefits to consumers.

Why You Should Choose Energy Star Appliances

1. Be Environmentally Friendly

You can make a significant dent in your family’s carbon footprint by choosing an Energy Star furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner. Since 1992, Energy Star has saved Americans 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and achieved over 3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions. That’s the equivalent of the annual emissions of over 600 million cars.

But what does that mean for your family individually? Owning Energy Star appliances can reduce your family’s emissions by a whopping 130,000 pounds.

2. Reduce Utility Bills

Although Energy Star appliances might be a little more expensive upfront, they can save you lots of money in the long run. Dryers, furnaces, and dishwashers with the label can save you up to $11,000 on your energy bills over their lifetime. This means that these appliances can knock your bill down by about 30%, or save about $575 per year. If you’d like to check to see a closer estimate of how much you’d save, use the calculator that factors in how much energy your family uses.

3. Increase Resale Value

If you’re considering moving sometime in the next few years, buying new Energy Star appliances is a smart investment. Potential buyers love to see new appliances, and energy-efficient units are even more desirable. Your real estate agent can use cost savings as a selling point when they show the house, ultimately increasing the total retail value.

Osterwisch Company offers superior mechanical contracting services to customers in and around Cincinnati, OH. This family-owned and -operated business has been saving customers time and money since 1946. Their specialists are qualified to perform heating, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing maintenance, and they’re experts in Energy Star appliances like air conditioners and furnaces. Visit their website or call (513) 791-3282 for more information.