Re: [GBlist] RE: energy efficient appliances.

["Lance Fletcher" <lfletcher@rcn.com>]

Anja's right that we should look primarily to likely energy consumption. On
that score, it's worth mentioning that the European models generally have
smaller tubs. We have a Maytag Neptune front-loader. Around here a smaller
tub would mean more loads, higher energy use.

We did notice a significant reduction in water use and shorter drying times
when we got the Neptune. The washer does take a long time, but I don't sit
and watch it very often.

Lance Fletcher, AIA
14 South Freeport Road
Freeport, ME 04032

207.865.3611
lfletcher@rcn.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Anja Kollmuss <anja.kollmuss@tufts.edu>
To: greenbuilding@crest.org <greenbuilding@crest.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 3:00 PM
Subject: [GBlist] RE: energy efficient appliances.


Hello!
Here are my two cents:

Washing machines: We have a Frigidaire front loader. It works ok but I
certainly would go for a European model if I had the choice again. Yes,
we would have spent twice as much for a Miele but:
If you are concerned about getting your clothes clean, in my experience,
the European models do a far better job.
They also save much more water and spin better (which means less time
and energy in the dryer.)

By the way, I hang my clothes (you cant beat that in terms of energy
efficiency).

Definitively look for energy consumption and not just efficiency. I
recommend the smallest bottom freezer models. (Bottom freezers are the
most efficient, side by side the least efficient.

Hope this helps!

--Anja

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Anja Kollmuss
Tufts Climate Initiative
Miller Hall
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02144

phone: 617-627-5517
fax:   617-627-6645



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