Understanding ENERGY STAR Ratings for Commercial Laundry Machines
Numerous factors are at play when planning a laundry room upgrade, especially the performance and features you need in these new washers and dryers. There’s even more on the line when considering commercial laundry equipment, including state-of-the-art capabilities in smart washers and dryers and advanced payment options like reloadable apartment laundry cards that can make counting and collecting coins obsolete. Efficiency, too, should be at the top of mind when choosing new washers and dryers, and it’s clearly beneficial to purchase energy-efficient laundry machines that offer stellar performance but use less power.
Across Florida, Commercial Laundries is a top provider of new and used commercial washers and dryers for sale or lease that have all the features you need for your laundry room while reducing your utility bills and water usage. Let’s begin by exploring ENERGY STAR ratings for this kind of equipment and how this certification can help you choose the best equipment to meet the needs of your business, medical facility, or multi-housing complex laundry room.
What Does the ENERGY STAR Rating Mean for Washing Machines?
Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label, including energy-efficient laundry machines, meet strict specifications for energy efficiency goals while still delivering the same or better performance and features as comparable equipment on the market. Because this program is led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and the Department of Energy, consumers know that it’s an unbiased and accurate reflection of a product’s capabilities and energy use.
The ENERGY STAR program sets specific benchmarks based on the type of product. Refrigerators qualify if they’re at least 15% more efficient than the minimum federal standard for efficiency. TVs qualify if they consume 3 watts or less when turned off (while a standard TV uses closer to 6 watts while powered off).
According to ENERGY STAR, on average, commercial clothes washers that have earned their designation are 9% more efficient and use 45% less water than standard models. Consider those savings throughout hundreds or thousands of wash cycles, and this improved performance from energy-efficient laundry machines can add up to big savings on utility bills and the use of electricity and water.
How Much Difference Does Energy Rating Make?
Energy ratings can make a big difference in the lifetime cost of using significant appliances, including energy-efficient laundry machines — and they can drastically reduce the amount of electricity and water used yearly. ENERGY STAR-certified commercial washers use as much as 35% less energy than standard washers, and cold water wash cycles can add up to 70% less energy used overall when compared to hot water cycles. Commercial dryers, too, can get a big boost with efficient features like sensor-drying technology that automatically adjusts drying time. When commercial washers and dryers are considered together, energy-efficient laundry machines can reduce energy consumption by as much as 50% compared to older equipment.
How Important Is the Energy Rating on a Washing Machine?
There are many benefits of energy-efficient commercial laundry equipment, including:
● Lower utility costs: Energy-efficient laundry machines use less water and power while delivering the same performance as other equipment, translating to significant savings on utility bills.
● Increased longevity: Today’s modern laundry machines are built to last and designed with advanced technology and components that reduce wear and tear. This can help new washers and dryers last longer and break down less often, avoiding the need for expensive repairs.
● Boost to property value: In multi-housing laundry rooms, such as in an apartment or condo building, residents and tenants appreciate the enhanced performance and reduced environmental footprint of efficient washers and dryers.
Is It Worth It to Buy an ENERGY STAR Washer and Dryer?
Upgrading to new commercial laundry washers and dryers is an upfront investment. However, replacing older equipment with poor performance and high energy usage with the latest and greatest energy-efficient laundry machines can repay this investment. Your business or residential building will benefit from improved performance, new machine features and technologies, and enhanced reliability while dramatically decreasing the amount of water and electricity you use with every laundry cycle.
Another benefit is the knowledge that the ENERGY STAR certification offers an unbiased stamp of approval on your chosen equipment. You can look forward to the same level of performance or even better than standard washers and dryers while also reducing your environmental footprint and monthly utility costs.
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Commercial Laundries: The Right Choice for Energy-Efficient Laundry Machines
Efficiency in your commercial laundry room is essential, and we can deliver the top models and cutting-edge equipment you need in Florida. The Commercial Laundries team of experts is well-versed in the latest and greatest options for energy-efficient laundry machines from leading brands like Whirlpool, Maytag, Miele, and Speed Queen. We’ll work with you to determine your precise needs for the laundry room and then figure out the best models to buy or lease from us. We’ll also take care of everything from installation and routine maintenance to repairs. Call us at 305-889-7966, and let’s start improving your laundry facilities today.
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● ENERGY STAR — What Makes a Product ENERGY STAR?