Understanding the information provided on government-mandated
EnergyGuide Labels will help you in making purchase decisions about refrigerators,
freezers, water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers and window air conditioners.
The cost of an appliance over its expected lifetime can
be computed using the annual energy cost you calculate from part 5 of the Energy
Guide Label (at left).
Use this Formula:
Purchase Price
+ Annual Energy
x Estimated Lifetime
x Discount Rate
= Lifetime Cost
