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Shopping for Appliances

Few people enjoy shopping for major appliances like ovens and refrigerators, but we’ve found Web sites that can get you through the process painlessly, helping you figure out what to buy and where to buy it.

Appliance Buying Guides and Reviews

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Energy Efficient Appliances

Energy efficiency is a major component of the home appliance market; it can mean significant financial savings and help the environment. The sites in this section explain what to know about shopping for energy-efficient appliances and how to interpret EnergyGuide and Energy Star labels.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Many sites that sell home appliances include a reference to energy efficiency in a product description, or have a section dedicated specifically to energy-efficient products. Sears and Best Buy are two examples of retailers that designate Energy Star appliances on their Web sites.

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To learn about EnergyGuide and Energy Star …
The U.S. Department of Energy ’s “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy” Web site teaches what to look for when appliance shopping, how to estimate energy use, and what power-controlling devices exist for older appliances, and even how to save energy if you frequently use a computer during the day. There’s also a section on "How to Read an EnergyGuide Label."
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Energy Star is the government Web site for the joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Study various Energy Star products or read a helpful explanation of the difference between the EnergyGuide and Energy Star labels.
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DoItYourself.com explains the energy-efficiency ratings on Energy Star labels in this article. Information is presented in a chart format and makes for quick, easy reading.
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For tips about buying energy-efficient appliances …
ServiceMagic discusses some of the features to look for when shopping for several types of home appliances. The suggestions here focus primarily on energy efficiency.
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The Federal Trade Commission notes that, although it may seem more economical to purchase an appliance with a smaller price tag, a more expensive, energy-efficient appliance may prove to be the bigger money saver in the long run.
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Where to Buy Home Appliances

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