[mtrent]

I know that new appliances are more expensive and although you are spending a lot of money on a new ac, washer, dryer, or fridge, which might cause you some initial heartache in the wallet in the long run they will save you money. Eventually whey will save for themselves.

All types of modern day appliances come with a seasonal energy efficiency rating that informs the consumer how much energy the appliance will consume. Older ac units have a single digit SEER rating, which are now available as high as 16. All this means to the consumer is that the higher the rating is then the more money you will be saving in the long run.

There is a web site that offers a rating system for appliances and it sells environment-friendly items such as dishwashers, ceiling fans, battery chargers, heating pumps, and many more. The installation of these products are the most important part as the appliances themselves, so make sure you hire someone capable for the job.

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[justontime]

That is a good point, all my appliances are fairly new and as energy efficient as I could get. These days things don't seem to be built to last in the way that they used to be, so people have no choice, they have to replace them every few years. I'm not sure that it is very green, but it is cheaper to buy a new appliance than to have one mended!

[tater03]

I need to get a more energy efficient dryer. We hope to do that this coming winter You are so right though about things not being built to last as long. Which is sad when you are paying more money for something. I agree that in the end they do help with your energy bills in the long run.

[Green-Moo]

I intend to continue to use my existing appliances until they no longer work, then I shall replace them with more energy efficient models. when my microwave broke recently I discovered that I didn't need to replace it at all.

[EviesEarth]

We have not had a microwave in 10 years. Have not missed it one bit. It does seem that appliances last less than they did years ago. I remember my mom having the same washer/dryer for years. I had to replace my washer and dryer after 9 years.

[justontime]

Originally Posted by EviesEarth

We have not had a microwave in 10 years. Have not missed it one bit. It does seem that appliances last less than they did years ago. I remember my mom having the same washer/dryer for years. I had to replace my washer and dryer after 9 years.

My mum had the same washing machine and cooker throughout my childhood. My appliances don't seem to last more than about 5 years these days. It really isn't economical to get them repaired because it can easily cos as much as a new machine when you factor in labour.

[RFL1986]

They really don't last as long as they used to anymore which is really too bad. Planned obsolescence is a keystone of consumerism unfortunately so I don't think there's any end in sight for this trend.

[EviesEarth]

About 4 years ago our stove/oven stopped working. It turned out the part needing to be replaced was almost as much as a new oven! So we got a new oven. The "old" oven was only 6 years old!

[atula]

well, reading all these posts it seems a bit confusing...so we buy new appliances which are more energy efficient to save energy and at the same time throw away the old appliances to increase the garbage bin...so isn't there a middle path??? where energy is saved and we dont have to just throw away the old appliances...

[mollyL]

RFL and atula both have very good points. I still have an older fridge which I'll have to use until it gives out; then I'll go greener with the next. My w/d is quite new, as is my stove; I do the most I can to help them work efficiently.