How Do You Buy An Energy Efficient Range?

If you dread receiving your energy bill every month, it's time to make your home more efficient. Replacing old, inefficient appliances with new, Energy Star compliant models will save you money and reduce your household's negative impact on the environment. Here's how to buy an energy efficient range and make your trips to the mailbox less stressful. Step 1 Consider only those ranges that have an official Energy Star rating from the U.S. government. Energy Star ranges exceed federal requirements for consumption of energy and will lower your monthly bills. Step 2 Compare kilowatt-hour usage and estimated operational cost per year of range models using energy guides. You can receive energy consumption information about ranges online or at appliance retailers. Online retailers of appliances usually provide a link to government energy guide information for items they sell. Step 3 Purchase a gas range for maximum efficiency. Although gas ranges often require more initial cost than ...  more