What appliances must have an EnerGuide label?
The EnerGuide label is mandatory for:
- clothes dryers.
- clothes washers (including integrated washer-dryers)
- dishwashers.
- freezers.
- electric ranges, cooktops and ovens.
- miscellaneous refrigeration products.
- refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers.
- room air conditioners.
What is included in EnerGuide label?
The familiar black-and-white EnerGuide label shows how much energy a product uses and how it compares to similar models. It helps you make informed decisions about the energy-using products you buy – from big-ticket items like dishwashers to simple light bulbs.
What is the EnerGuide on household appliances?
EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the testing, rating and labelling of major electrical appliances, heating and cooling equipment, new homes and vehicles. The EnerGuide label for major appliances and room air conditioners is regulated under Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations.
What is an EnerGuide number?
EnerGuide labels were created to give consumers a clearer idea of how much power their appliances use – and how energy efficient those appliances are compared to other similar models.
What will an EnerGuide rating on a new home display?
The EnerGuide gigajoules rating shows the energy performance of a home: The lower the number, the better the energy performance of the home. Zero (0) is the best energy performance a home can get. It indicates a home that produces as much energy as it consumes.
What is a good EnerGuide rating for a house?
An energy-efficient, upgraded older home typically rates between 66 and 74; an energy-efficient new home rates between 81 and 85.
What is an EnerGuide home evaluation?
An EnerGuide home evaluation can help you understand how your home uses energy now – and identify retrofits to help improve energy efficiency. This will give you an EnerGuide rating for your home and an energy efficiency report to help you make decisions about possible upgrades.
What is a good EnerGuide rating?
Professionally expedited, an EnerGuide Rating ranges from 0 through 100, with a high rating indicating more optimum energy efficiency. Typically, a new home that’s built to the established building codes will have a rating of 65+. The home that has had energy efficiency upgrades could reach 73, or even higher.
What is the difference between EnerGuide and Energy Star?
Know the difference between EnerGuide and ENERGY STAR. EnerGuide tells consumers about a unit’s energy performance and helps them compare among similar products. ENERGY STAR highlights those models that meet or exceed premium energy-efficiency levels within their category.
How are EnerGuide labels useful to consumers?
The EnerGuide label is a valuable tool for consumers. It gives you key energy-related information about the product and allows you to compare the energy performance of a product among a range of similar models. Depending on the product type, the label may take the form of a tag or a graphic in product literature.
How does the EnerGuide label on an appliance work?
An appliance’s mandatory EnerGuide label shows the model type and its annual energy consumption in kWh. It also uses a pointer to show where that value falls on a scale of energy efficiency for similar models. Use this value and scale to compare appliances. The EnerGuide label may incorporate the ENERGY STAR ® symbol for certified models.
Where is the Energy Star symbol on the EnerGuide label?
Often products (such as appliances and room air conditioners), that are regulated and carry the EnerGuide label are also ENERGY STAR certified models. In these cases, the ENERGY STAR symbol will appear at the bottom of the EnerGuide label. Annual energy consumption of the model in kilowatt hours ( kWh)
Why do you need to use EnergyGuide label?
The EnergyGuide label lets you know how much energy an appliance uses and see how it compares to the energy use of similar appliances. Even if an energy efficient appliance costs more to buy, it can save you money on your utility bills over time.
How does EnerGuide work on a gas range?
It also uses a pointer to show where that value falls on a scale of energy efficiency for similar models. Use this value and scale to compare appliances. The EnerGuide label may incorporate the ENERGY STAR ® symbol for certified models. The EnerGuide label is not mandatory for gas ranges.
