Clothes washers that have earned the ENERGY STAR use approximately 40% less water and 25% less energy for washing than standard models. The following information details performance requirements, technological features, savings assumptions and savings facts that can be used to promote the benefits of ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR REQUIREMENTS |
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PRODUCT TYPE |
CURRENT LEVELS (as of March 7, 2015) |
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ENERGY STAR front loading (> 2.5 cu-ft) |
IMEF ≥ 2.38 IWF ≤ 3.7 |
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ENERGY STAR top loading (> 2.5 cu-ft) |
IMEF ≥ 2.06 IWF ≤ 4.3 |
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ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers (< 2.5 cu-ft) |
IMEF ≥ 2.07 IWF ≤ 4.2 |