Choose the Best Appliances for Your Energy Saving Needs

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Choose the Best Appliances for Your Energy Saving
Needs
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• Whether youre remodelling your kitchen, need to
  replace an appliance that has died or want to
  upgrade to newer models, choosing appliances that
  are energy efficient will ensure that you
  continue to save on your utility bills for years
  to come. With todays rising energy prices, the
  best kitchen appliances you can buy are those
  that cost less to operate and that will last.

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• With todays rising energy prices, the best
  kitchen appliances you can buy are those that
  cost less to operate and that will last. While
  the energy efficiency rating of an appliance is a
  good place to start, however, there are other
  things to consider, as well.

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• Use the Energy Efficiency Ratings Labels as
  Your Guides
• In Canada, appliances are rated and labelled
  according to their energy efficiency. When
  shopping for a fridge, dishwasher, freezer, or
  any other appliance, check out the EnerGuide
  label for information on the following

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• How much energy the appliance consumes in a year
  (average given in kWh)
• Where the appliance stands in terms of
  efficiency, compared to the most efficient and
  least efficient models in its class (as well as
  the type of models in the class)
• The ENERGY STAR symbol, if applicable

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• If youre really looking to save on energy,
  select appliances with the ENERGY STAR symbol, as
  these are the models that meet or are above the
  high energy efficiency standards for the
  appliances in each class.

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• Selecting the Right Size Appliance
• Buying a dishwasher, oven or refrigerator thats
  too large for your needs is a good way to waste
  energy and your money! Before you purchase a
  new appliance for your kitchen, think long and
  hard about the number of people in your household
  and, therefore, the amount of food you will need
  to store or cook or the number of dishes you will
  want to wash, on average.

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• Think Long-Term Savings Over Purchase Price
• While the appliances that have the highest
  ratings for energy efficiency typically cost a
  little more up-front, the long-term energy
  savings make them worthwhile investments.
  Especially with appliances like refrigerators,
  which are by far one of the largest energy
  consumers in your home, springing for an energy
  efficient model is a wise decision.

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• And, remember, its not just electricity that
  you will want to save there are now dishwashers
  available that use less water, as well.
• If youre currently shopping for new kitchen
  appliances, or you own older appliances that are
  costing more than they should to run, its time
  you looked into the cost-saving opportunities
  that new, energy efficient appliances have to
  offer. Need expert advice?

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• Streamline your search at the furniture stores
  in Vaughan and take a trip to Leons! Our
  knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to
  help you find the right appliances for your
  energy saving needs.