New ENERGY STAR Criteria for Dishwashers and Clothes Washers in 2007

Dishwashers and clothes washers will have to meet more stringent criteria to qualify for the ENERGY STAR symbol effective January 1, 2007. The ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers is several years old and needs to be updated to ensure that only the best energy performers are eligible to use the ENERGY STAR symbol. Criteria changes for clothes washers are the result of a new minimum energy efficiency standard that is being regulated in both Canada and the U.S. As a result of these criteria changes, many dishwashers and clothes washers that meet the current requirements will no longer qualify for ENERGY STAR.

Notice to appliance salespeople about new ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers and clothes washers   –   PDF

Notice to consumers and salespeople

Questions and answers about changes to the ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers and clothes washers

Selling EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR Appliances and Room Air Conditioners

This sales binder has been put together especially for major appliance salespeople. It is a tool kit, packed full of tips and examples you can use to increase your sales of energy-efficient major appliances. It also shows you how energy-efficient appliances can help your customers save money and protect the environment by reducing their energy use.

To determine whether an appliance qualifies to carry the ENERGY STAR symbol under the 2004 criteria, both consumers and salespeople can check the up-to-date model listings.

Effective January 1, 2004 – New ENERGY STAR Criteria for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-freezers and Clothes Washers