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The items you have chosen are presented along with energy use comparisons below. Of particular interest is the lifetime cost (15 years for refrigerators and 10 years for washers). How did your choices fare?


Kenmore Model 79433
Refrigerator-Freezer with Top-Mounted Freezer

Samsung Model WF45K6500AV/A2
4.5 cu. ft. AddWash™ Front Load Washer
Overall Capacity 23.8 ft.3 4.5 ft.3
Average Energy per Year: 547 kWh100 kWh
Comparative Yearly Costs: uses 138 kWh less
saves you $16.56 ea. yr.
energy costs $0.38 less per cu. ft.
uses 15 kWh more
costs you $1.80 ea. yr.
energy costs $0.35 more per cu. ft.
EnergyStar® Qualified: NoYes
Price: $1,779.99$1,199.99
Lifetime Cost (Price + Energy Use): $2,784.59
$1,098.40 less
$1,319.99
$182-706 less
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