Maryland Energy Administration

ENERGY STAR Appliances in Maryland

When buying an appliance, remember that it has two price tags: what you pay to take it home and what you pay for the energy and water it uses. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard models without compromising performance.

An ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save you $895 in energy and water costs over its lifetime compared to a regular clothes washer.

Replacing a dishwasher manufactured before 1994 with an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher can save you more than $30 a year in utility costs.

ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators are twice as efficient as those sold
before 1993. If yours is getting old consider replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR model.

ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners use at least 10 percent less energy than conventional models and the improved fans make them quieter.

A 40-pint ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier can save you $20 per year. This can add up to more than $250 over the life of the unit. Advanced compressors and fans make them quieter than non-qualified products.