Energy and water efficient washing machines and dryers

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There are a few questions that a person should ask when deciding which energy and water efficient washing machines and dryers to buy:

• What is the Modified Energy Factor (MEF)?

The MEF is the equation that takes the amount of dryer energy it takes to dry the clothes that the washer washes after the spin cycle has been completed. The MEF takes into account the functions associated with both the washer as well as the dryer. MEF is the energy performance metric that is used to qualify or disqualify washing machines as Energy Star certified. The higher the number of the MEF is, the better more efficient the washer should be.

• What about the Water Factor?

The Water Factor is the number of gallons per cycle per cubit foot that the best energy and water efficient washing machines and dryers use. In this case, the lower the water factor, the better the washer is in terms of effiiciency.

• What does “Percent Better” on the list of ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers mean?

This percentage represents the difference factor between the Modified Energy factor of the energy and water efficient washing machines and dryers you are considering buying and the minimum federal standard for the Modified Energy factor for this device. In this case, it is best to look for the higher percentages, as they are the washers that are considered to be the most efficient. These energy and water efficient washing machines and dryers far exceed federal mandates.