Dryer with energy star will save more money?

Question

Hi. I need to buy a dryer. I don't want to spend expensive one. If I buy an entry level one it will be cheaper. But if I put in a little more with one that's energy star then will it save more money actually in the long run? But how much is the difference(terms of money)? I guess the cheap one(entry level one) won't have energy star?

Thanks

Answer 1

If you truly are trying to save money and/or be energy efficient then buy an inexpensive but reliable ( might check consumer digest or consumer reports to help you avoid poor quality) dryer as long as it has a moisture sensor which most of them do now.



Instead of spending the extra money on the dryer which when you look into it there is little difference from top of the line to the cheapest they make (as all dryer's are pretty inefficient with the exception of the old clothesline) buy a more efficient washing machine the horizontal axis high speed spin machine I bought years ago has more than paid for itself even when I bought it ( which now they are more common and cheaper and some areas offer rebates) because the higher spin rate that you can get drys the clothes the majority of the way and then the inefficient dryer will have to run much less saving energy, money, and time. My washing machine on fast spin provides clean clothes that are not much more than damp and require maybe 5-15 minutes at the most. The energy that the washer uses to do this is nothing compared to the energy the dryer uses so it maximizes the savings.

Answer 2

Before you decide on a dryer, it's been reported that some of the Energy Star ratings are not deserved. It's suggested you look on the inside of the door where the actual energy ratings are listed. These figure are more accurate and can give you a better idea of actual savings. Spending more for a dryer doesn't necessarily mean it will save you more energy dollars. I have saved money on appliances by deciding what features I really need. The more extra features the more expensive. Some you'll never use. I hope this will help you make a good decision.

Answer 3

First of all,clothes dryers do NOT earn the energy star label. Clothes dryers, by nature are very inefficient, akin to the incadescent light bulb. How you use one will make the difference.



If you want to be green with your dryer, then here is the deal:

1. make certain that the duct joints, if any, are sealed tightly.

2. follow recommended maintenance

3. clean out the lint trap regularly

4. go ahead and shock the neighbors and hang your undies outside!

5. install a diverter

A diverter is a valve that you can use to direct the airflow leaving the fryer. In the OUT position, the valve directs the air to the outside of the house. In the other position, the valve allows the air exiting the dryer to return to the home. By doing this, in the colder months you will be using the energy (heat) created by the dryer to put warm moist air back into the home. In other words, you can use it as a supplemental heater!

The diverter valve has a removable lint trap like your dryer to keep the lint out of the air. By returning this unused energy (heat) into a cold house, you may be able cut a few therms off the old utility bill. We have 7 people in our home, so our dryer gets a work out, but the rooms next to the exit valve are always warm.

Answer 4

energy star really isn't as efficient as you think.so dont base off of that. really the company's could be doing a lot better but to make more money they use cheaper and less efficient parts if you really want to save money and help the envirorment then people need to start writing these companies and demand better products.

Answer 5

We bought energy saving appliances and in time with many of them they do save you money but it does not happen over night.

Answer 6

Hang your clothes to dry, the cheapest and best way.