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Kayne314
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Registered: 06-18-2009
Re: Energy Star Appliances

Be aware that just because it says Energy Star it does not mean that it is energy efficient, merely more energy efficient than similar models. Also Consumer reports has published this article http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/resource-center/energy-star-has-lost-some-luster/over... warning that what you see on the Energy Star label is hopelessly outdated and worst of all criminally inacurate. Some refrigerators use more than double what is reported on the Energy Star label.

 

Energy Star ratings are in need of an overhaul. Check reports on real world tests of appliances before you buy. Energy Star is a good place to start, but can be very misleading.

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