Clothes Washers
Did you know?
The typical California household does nearly 400 loads of laundry per year, using approximately 43 gallons of water per full load with a conventional washer. Ninety percent of the energy consumed by clothes washers is used to heat the water. New energy-efficient washers save energy and money by using less water.
Why Buy An Energy-Efficient Clothes Washer?
- Cut energy use 20 to 60%. Most new energy-efficient top-loading clothes washers use between 20 and 60% less energy than a comparable 10-year-old unit. ENERGY STAR qualified models use 50% less energy than new conventional models.
- Save as much as $113 annually. An ENERGY STAR qualified model can save $113 per year on your energy bill.*
- Use 40% less water. ENERGY STAR qualified washers use 40% less water than a standard washer. One year's water savings is more water than an average person drinks in a lifetime.
- Get up to $125 in rebates. Your local utility may offer $75 to $125 in rebates for an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer. Visit Rebates, Incentives & Services to find these programs.
- Get great cleaning performance. New, energy-efficient clothes washers have spin speeds that are faster, removing more moisture, and reducing drying time â saving even more energy costs.
* Savings estimates based on average energy use at $0.14 cents per kWh. Actual savings will vary. Does not include savings on water bills.
Next Steps
Find Rebates, Incentives & Services
Rebates for purchasing and installing an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer are now available from utilities and companies across the state. Search now.
Energy Tips
Choose a size that meets your household needs. ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers are available in capacities ranging from 1.6 to 3.8 cubic feet. More tips.
Product Guides
See Flex Your Power's guide to energy-efficient clothes washer for more detail about what makes a clothes washer energy efficient, how to make the best choice and for a list of manufacturers. Product Guides.