Understanding EnerGuide labels before shopping for appliances can save you energy and
money, making your home safer and more comfortable.
1
Be sure to review the EnerGuide label on your water heater before purchasing. This
number estimates the annual energy consumption of the appliance in watts, andthe
lower the number, the higher your savings.
2
The bar below shows how a model compares to other models and the indicator gives the
energy-efficiency range for the class. The further the indicator is to the left end
of the scale, the better.
3
This bar shows the energy consumption of the most and least efficient water heaters
in
this class. In this case, the most efficient comparable model uses 25 W in standby,
while the least efficient uses 181 W in standby.