Clothes Washer Rebate
 ENERGY
STAR labeled clothes washers use superior designs that require
less water to get clothes thoroughly clean. These machines
use sensors to match the hot water needs to the load, preventing
energy waste.
 Front-Loading: ENERGY STAR qualified models
are similar in design to washers used in laundromats. These
horizontal-axis or tumble action machines repeatedly lift
and drop clothes, instead of moving clothes around a central
axis.
Top-Loading: Some of these ENERGY STAR
qualified washers use sensor technology to closely control
the incoming water temperature. To reduce water consumption,
ENERGY STAR labeled top loading clothes washers spray clothes
with repeated high pressure rinses to remove soap residues
rather than soaking them in a full tub of rinse water.
A typical household does nearly 400 loads of laundry per
year, using about 40 gallons of water per full load with
a conventional washer. In contrast, a full-sized ENERGY STAR
qualified clothes washer uses 18-25 gallons per load. You
could save 7,000 gallons of water per year or more. And,
you are saving all the energy that would have been needed
to heat the water. This adds up to savings for you and a
big boost for the environment.
ENERGY STAR labeled clothes washers come in a range of capacities
from about 1.6 cubic feet up to 3.1 cubic feet. A typical
large-capacity washer found in most households is about 2.7
cubic feet. Because washers are most efficient when they
are fully loaded, you should choose a size that most closely
matches your laundry needs. For a family that does a lot
of laundry, one of the larger models probably makes the most
sense. For an individual or couple who does less laundry,
a small model will be the most economical. Some ENERGY STAR
labeled models can be stacked or mounted under a counter
top. This is a useful feature for people short on space,
such as apartment dwellers. Check with the manufacturer to
see which models are available in this configuration.
CPI offers a $50 rebate for ENERGY STAR clothes washers
if your house has an electric water heater and electric dryer.
Click here to find a
list of qualifying Energy Star clothes washers. Contact us at 541-929-8520 or 800-872-9036 x 8520
for more information.
Click
here to download the rebate form in pdf format.
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