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Fisher and Paykel. The advanced top-loading, 3.7-cubic-foot-capacity washer (model WA37T26GW2) delivers an MEF of 2.0 and a WF of 5.96, or 11% and 26% better than current thresholds, respectively. The machine features three spin cycles up to 1,000 rpm and a load-sensing feature that automatically...
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Toto. The single-function Lloyd Square rain showerhead provides an immersive experience while using only 1.75 gpm, the company says. The fixture, available in an 8-inch or a 10-inch model, features a sleek, contemporary look that coordinates with the company’s other bath and lavatory faucets. It...
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Whirlpool. The Duet full-size washer offers 4.4 cubic feet of capacity, is CEE Tier III qualified, and achieves a 2.46-MEF and a 3.8-WF rating, or about 37% and 97% better than current minimum thresholds. With spin speeds of up to 1,300 rpm and smart moisture sensors in the dryer, a wash and dry...
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GE. Profile series SmartDispense full-size washers and dryers achieve an MEF rating of 2.23 and a WF of 4.0 (24% and 87.5% better than 2009 thresholds, respectively) and feature steam technology. The 4.2-cubic-foot-capacity, stainless steel–tub washer automatically senses the load and adjusts the...
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Miele. The 3035 series of large-capacity (2.52-cubic-foot) washers are rated at 2.31 MEF and 4.4 WF, or 28% and 70% better than minimum Energy Star standards. The washer offers 11 wash-cycle options and six spin settings up to 1,300 rpm. A honeycombed stainless steel tub treats clothes more gently...
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Maytag. The Bravos line of top-loading equipment offers a 5.0-cubic-foot capacity, a built-in heater, and a 1,100-rpm spin cycle to wash more clothes more efficiently. The unit is rated with a 2.25 MEF and a WF of 4.3, or 25% and 74% better than current thresholds. Bravos is also the first...
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Fagor. The FA-5812 full-size washer offers an MEF of 2.07 and a WF of 6.7, or about 15% and 12% better than current Energy Star standards, respectively. Sensors in the washer analyze the fabric type and the garment quantity and automatically set the temperature, spin speed (up to 1,200 rpm), and...
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Production builder plans to implement the initiative, in which homes use 20% less water, in select communities at no added cost.
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A thoughtfully designed house may enhance the landscape at large, but the act of constructing it wreaks terrible havoc on the soil—spelling bad news for water conservation.
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Rinnai. The company’s new condensing tankless water heaters offer the continuous hot water of a traditional tankless unit with even greater energy savings: The Energy Star–qualified units operate at 95% thermal efficiency, according to the company. The water heaters feature two commercial-grade...