Appliances with this label usually exceed minimum federal standards by a substantial amount. Also look for the EnergyGuide label displayed on most major appliances. The bright yellow and black EnergyGuide labels do NOT tell you which appliance is the most energy efficient, but they will tell you how much it will cost to operate the appliance so you can make your own comparisons. About 80 to 85 percent of energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. Unless you are dealing with oily stains, the warm or cold water setting on your machine will generally do a good job of cleaning your clothes.
Clothes washers have a significant impact on sewer costs.
Look at the EnergyGuide label placed on all new clothes washers. The machine may cost more to purchase but uses about a third of the energy and less water than typical machines. You will also save more on clothes drying, because most remove more water from your clothes during the spin cycle. A typical large-capacity washer found in most households, is about 2.7 cubic feet. Because washers are most efficient when they are fully loaded, you should choose a size that most closely matches your laundry needs.