Sustainability, Aesthetics & Performance: What to know when buying new Appliances

In our rush to update/upgrade our home appliances to be more energy efficient, we still have a lot of learning to do (and decisions to make). This article highlights a number of factors that should be taken into consideration before you pull the plug or demo that interior wall, including: 

• Electric vs. gas
• How long to keep using existing appliances
• Consider your house as a system of appliances and not just one-off devices
• ENERGY STAR compliant equipment
• Check the Amperage for power-hungry products
• Get the right size for the job
• And more great tips! 

And I'd be remiss if I didn't remind you to look for the Certification mark!
 

Learn more about the ETL mark here!