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Green Kitchen Appliances

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Real Estate Agent with LA Condo Lifestyles

By Coco Clayman-Cook

If you are redoing your kitchen or just ready to purchase some new appliances you will want to think "green".  Traditionally the kitchen is the room in the house that uses the most energy and frequently the most water.  It is worthwhile to invest in appliances that utilize these resources with the least waste.  Even if you pay more for the appliance the savings on your utility bills should make up for the added expense.
One easy way to shop for appliances is to look for the energy star label.  Appliances that wear this label have been rated by the EPA to be 10%-50% more efficient than traditional appliances.
Water saving appliances are equally important.  Two quick fixes for water consumption are a tankless water heater which use between 10%-20% less energy than traditional heaters, and dishwasher drawers.  If you have a small family a dish washing drawer allows you to wash a smaller load and therefore save on energy.
Saving energy and water, even is small amounts is greatly beneficial to both the environment and your wallet.

 

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