Eco-Friendly Kitchen Appliance Picks
Save energy and the environment with these eco-friendly appliances. Manufacturer information included.
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This washer uses 73 percent less water and 77 percent less energy than older top-load washers. The dryer's new steam technology allows clothes to be steamed to eliminate wrinkles and odors.
Duet Steam Aspen
Washer from $1,499, dryer from $1,099
Whirlpool
866/698-2538; whirlpool.com
Powered by 36 jets that automatically adapt to delicate or hard-to-clean items, this dishwasher is not only Energy Star qualified, it's also 17 percent more efficient than Energy Star guidelines.
Whirlpool Gold
$849
Whirlpool
866/698-2538; whirlpool.com
Induction cooking means quicker boiling, immediate response, and less heat created in the kitchen as a result -- making this model an efficient choice. Available in 30- and 36-inch models.
Induction cooktop
$1,999-$2,499
KitchenAid
800/334-6889; kitchenaid.com
This high-efficiency dishwasher uses less water and shorter cycles to reduce water and energy bills. Get your dirtiest dishes squeaky clean with less energy than a lightbulb uses.
Ultra Wash HE Line
$799-$1,399
Kenmore
800/349-4358; kenmore.com
This Energy Star refrigerator not only reduces energy use but also offers the new French door styling: freezer on the bottom, easy-to-access side-by-side doors, and a full-width deli drawer.
Ice2O
$1,899-$2,599
Maytag Appliances
800/688-9900: maytag.com
Reduce cooking time with the fast-boiling time feature of this five-burner gas cooktop. The patented five-point finger design of each burner provides unsurpassed flame spread for even heat distribution.
Masterpiece Deluxe Series
$1,759-$1,979
Thermador
800/656-9226; thermador.com
This model's AutoWash setting uses new technology to determine a cycle's minimum time, water, and energy consumption. This green addition to the kitchen is also available in black, white, and smudge-resistant stainless steel.
Model D3152XL
$950-$1,050
Asko USA
800/898-1879; askousa.com
This refrigerator's triple-pane glass door makes it easy to monitor food supplies. This model also boosts a large freezer section, icemaker and crisper drawers, yet it draws less energy than a lightbulb uses.
Model PRO48
From $13,532
Sub-Zero Freezer Co.
800/222-7820; subzero.com
The king-size capacity of this high-efficiency washer has a sanitary cycle that removes bacteria. The large-capacity dryer is perfect for quickly refreshing clothes with a new steam function or tackling large items such as comforters.
Elite HE5t
$1,299-$1,699
Kenmore
800/349-4358; kenmore.com
