Energy Efficient Appliances Tips: The Washing Machine

The more energy efficient your home is and the more energy efficient your habits are, the less you will have to worry about bills at the end of the month. Since washing your clothes is a repeated necessity, it would be smart to comparison shop for a new washer and think about habits you can implement in order to spend less on maintaining a washing machine in your new home.

For more information on techniques and appliances best suited for keeping energy costs low, contact the Orlando custom homebuilders of BRC Homes today at 407-612-6998.

Your Washer

Unfortunately, many people do not know how to correctly judge whether or not the appliance they use is helping to keep their energy costs low. Here are a few things to look out for to make sure both you and your washing machine are helping with the bills:

• Buy a washer with a high MEF and a low WF. The MEF (Modified Energy Factor) of a washer measures its efficiency in drying and water heating energy. The WF (Water Factor) measures the amount of gallons needed in relation to the size of the washer.
• Purchase a washer with a fast spin-dry speed.
• Use detergents that perform better in cold water and use cold water to save on heating water costs.
• Use a front-loading washer.

Contact Us

If you are interested in purchasing a new home and would like more information on energy-saving tips you can implement, contact the Orlando custom home builders of BRC Homes today at 407-612-6998 to speak with an architectural associate.