I checked out my machine and i know that it is not star rated – I am going to start searching for a good replacement that I will have for many years to come!

I purchased my machine in 2002. It does not appear to be rated. I’m disappointed, but I can’t afford to replace it either. It was supposed to be good on water and electricity usage. I am careful to use the load levels appropriately and I only do laundry when I have enough for a full load; is it better to get rid of it (i.e. landfill or sell it to someone else who will use it) or use it responsibly?

The thing that bothers me about replacing non-energy rated appliances is that the old one still works, but you have to get rid of it and it just goes to waste. I know that most landfills recycle old appliances, but I still feel bad for it. Am I just weird?

If the machine you’re replacing is still in decent working order, how about trying to donate it to a group home or shelter? And if you can donate it via an organization like Goodwill or the Salvation Army you’ll be able to get a receipt for the donation and potentially claim it on next year’s taxes.

Yes! I’ve been wanting a new washing machine. Now I have some numbers to try to convince my husband of the benefits of a new one. :)

Another suggestion that has saved energy and saved us money os pretty old fashioned. Several years ago my wife had me erect a clothes line in the back yard. In the summer, she air dries all our clothes and then only spisn them in the dryer for 10 minutes (instead of the 30 minute regular drying cycle).

I save a lot of energy because I live on the country but not right know im a college student. Anyway we do everything naturally in the country we save the dryer and use the cloths line outside even people in the city could try this if they have space.