by StopClimateChaos 8 months ago

More expensive in the short run, but better in the longer run. It's a good way of making sure you repair your appliances rather than buying new ones (when they breakdown).

It costs a little extra up-front but it's worth it in the long run.

by Wannabee about 1 year ago

We just purchased a Bosch Dishwasher about 3 months ago that came with the energy star rating. We have since noticed a drop of about $22 / month on our electric bill and and an additional $12 decrease on our water bill. Best of all, it is super quiet.

True that when you're in the market for a new appliance you should certainly base your decision on the energy rating. However I am concerned that as a society we've got a real 'disposabe mentality' - and if your existing appliance develops a fixabe fault what about mending/maintaining it to offset landfill waste. I work for an online retailer who specializes in helping people mend their appliances; I think that most people out there don't know that this kind of service even exists.