Appliances
Newer TVs use energy efficiently
A 50-inch plasma TV used to suck 500 watts. Jon Fairhurst of Camas remembers the day.
Make wise buy using Energy Star
If you are interested in buying a new appliance at a Vancouver-area retail store, you will probably want to ask about the product’s energy usage and how much it will cost to operate.
Clean up with efficient new washer
Do you know that if you buy a high-efficiency clothes washer from a participating Energy Star retailer in Clark County, you will receive a point-of-sale $50 rebate on the deal?
Recycling appliances really pays off
Is it time to “unfriend” that old freezer laboring away in the garage? Or how about the refrigerator in the basement that’s started humming? And then there are those fluorescent tube lights in the shop that burned out. What’s the best way to get rid of them?
Seek energy savings when buying big-screen TV
While consumers generally want to buy bigger-screen TVs for the home theater experience, they are also increasingly eager to purchase more energy-efficient, technologically advanced models.
Washer, dryer technology update
Heating water for bathing and washing clothes represents about 14 percent of overall energy use in a home. So if you are in the market for a new clothes washer and a dryer, check out machines with the latest energy-saving technology.
EnergyStar labels help consumers
When consumers interested in buying a new appliance visit DeWils Interiors in Vancouver, they nearly always ask about energy usage and how much the new appliance will cost to operate.
Good reasons to get rid of old appliances
Is the old refrigerator in the garage just not keeping your favorite drinks cold enough? How about the 20-year-old freezer in the basement? Is it ready to call it quits?
Tune into savings when buying a TV
I’m sitting here watching a football game on my very old TV and have decided now’s the time for a replacement. What should I know about energy use before I pick the one I want?
Clean up by purchasing a high-efficiency washer
My 20-year-old washing machine is finally giving out and it’s time to buy a new one. What are some factors to consider if I want to save energy?
Stop wasting power when electronics are off
My roommate unplugs our TV when she leaves the house to save electricity. I say it can’t use enough to justify the hassle. Who is right?
Suppressors protect electronics
I recently bought a new sound system and the salesman insisted I buy a surge suppressor. Why do I need that?
Rebates add up to more savings on new appliances
I read that the state is offering an appliance rebate program. What does it offer and what appliances are covered?
Get cash back on new fridge and credit for recycling the old
My refrigerator is on its last legs. We’d like to get a fancy side-by-side model, but worry that it will use a lot more electricity.
LED LCD TVs save energy, but are costly
I planned on buying an LCD TV this year, but now I’m hearing about LED TVs. What are they and should I be considering an LED model instead?