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How to Save Money on Electricity: High End Appliances

Energy-efficient appliances will save you money.

As energy prices have gone up, many appliance producers have strived to make energy efficient appliances. As a result, a modern energy-efficient refrigerator today uses about 25 percent of the energy a refrigerator of similar size used 20 years ago.

Energy-efficient appliances may cost more initially, but you will reap the rewards of being energy conscience when you begin to see the difference in your electricity bills.

To check an appliance's energy efficiency, look for the EnergyGuide when you are shopping for appliances. These guides show how much you will spend a year to operate the appliance. Also, you can compare the appliance's energy usage to others of the same type.

You can also look for an ENERGY STAR® label on appliances. If an appliance has an ENERGY STAR® label on it, this means that the appliance is the most energy-efficient product in its class.