Did you, like so many others, make a New Years Resolution to save money in 2011? Look no further than your kitchen for savings. With household appliances using about 20% of your home’s energy and utility prices steadily increasing, replacing older appliances with new Eco-friendly models will not only save you money but also increase the value of your home, as well as reduce your environmental impact.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, an average household spends roughly $2,000 per year on energy bills and it is estimated that consumers have saved an average of over 30% a year by replacing their old out-dated appliances with newer ENERGY STAR® products.
To get you started on your search, here is a list of the top 10 energy efficient refrigerator models on the market today.
- Bosch Energy Star French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with VitaFresh - B26FT70SNS The Bosch French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with VitaFresh is ENERGY STAR qualified and includes the added bonus of EcoControl which saves energy with accessible outside controls.
- Dacor Epicure French Door Bottom Refrigerator - EF36BNNFSS Dacor's Epicure French Door Bottom Refrigerator meets the 2008 ENERGY STAR® guidelines with a 20% energy efficient compressor and uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb, saving energy in your home and reducing your carbon footprint.
- Electrolux ICON Professional Series French Door Refrigerator - E23BC78IPS The Electrolux ICON professional Refrigerator is ENERGY STAR® Qualified and is a master in food and wine preservation. The Custom Temp Drawer® features nine preset selections include White/Sparkling Wine, Fish/Shellfish, Snacks, and Chilled Beer,and three customizable favorites giving you an array of choices.
- Frigidaire Professional 27.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator - FPHB2899LF The Frigidaire Professional French Door Refrigerator is ENERGY STAR® rated and includes humidity-controlled crisper drawers and best in class ice and water filtration.
- KitchenAid French Door Dispensing Standard Depth Refrigerator - KFIS20XVMS The Kitchenaid French Door Dispensing Refrigerator is ENERGY STAR® qualified with a rating of 547 kWh/Year. This energy efficient model includes LCD dispenser displays and digital external controls that allow you to make adjustments without opening the doors.
- Maytag Ice20®EcoConserve™ Refrigerator - MFI2670XEM The EcoConserve™ Refrigerator features flexible storage space, temperature controlled deli drawers that provide storage for party platters, and a convenient spot for chilling wine. Plus, this refrigerator uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb.
- Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigerator with Glass Door - BI-30UG Sub-Zero's Built-In #BI-30UG is ENERGY STAR® qualified with a $49 annual energy usage and uses less energy than a 100-watt light bulb. The flush inset design option allows the unit to sit flush with surrounding cabinetry.
- Thermador Freedom Collection 36" Built-In 2 Door Bottom Freezer - T36IB70NSP Thermador's Freedom collection is ENERGY STAR® qualified and includes many energy saving features including: Economy Mode, Vacation Mode, and Sabbath Mode.
- Viking 36" French-Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator/Freezer - DDFF136 The Viking 36" French-Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator/Freezer is ENERGY STAR® qualified and has a rating of 523 kWh/Year. Aside from being Eco-friendly the Designer Series features a premium water filter, and two-moisture-adjustable-see-through produce draw
- Whirlpool Latitude™ French Door Refrigerator - G17FVCXWY The ENERGY STAR® qualified Latitude refrigerator features exterior Ice and Water Dispenser with Color Touch Screen LCD allowing access to the controls without having to open and close the refrigerator doors and Humidity-Controlled Crispers to help preserve the freshness of your favorite fruits and vegetables.
