By Erin Bennett
Test Data Lead | Hautū Raraunga Whakamātautau
Before buying a new appliance, a quick check of its Energy Rating Label could end up saving you a packet.
Do the math. It’s easy to calculate how much an appliance will cost you to run. Just grab your latest power bill to get your kWh cost – or use the MBIE-reported national average (29¢ kWh) – and multiply it by the kWh energy consumption figure on the label.
Choosing an energy-efficient french-door fridge would save you almost $600 over a decade, compared with a less efficient (but similar size) model. Choosing a more energy-efficient front-loading washing machine could save you more than $2000 over a decade.
Fridges
Haier HRF340BW2
Price: $1265
Energy stars: 2.5 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 421kWh
Annual running cost: $122
Liebherr CNef 4315
Price: $3549
Energy stars: 5.5 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 202kWh
Annual running cost: $59
Total saving in running costs over 10 years: $630
Washing machines
Speed Queen AWNA62SN305AW01
Price: $2700
Energy stars: 1 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 1172kWh
Annual running cost: $340
Fisher & Paykel WA8560P1
Price: $1791
Energy stars: 4 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 313kWh
Annual running cost: $91
Total saving in running costs over 10 years: $2490
Freezers
Fisher & Paykel RF308FRDW1
Price: $2299
Energy stars: 1 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 579kWh
Annual running cost: $168
Liebherr SGNEF3036
Price: $3399
Energy stars: 3.5 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 310kWh
Annual running cost: $90
Total saving in running costs over 10 years: $780
Televisions
Samsung QA65Q80AASXNZ
Price: $2672
Energy stars: 2.5 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 744kWh
Annual running cost: $216
Panasonic TH-65HX900Z
Price: $2999
Energy stars: 6 ★
Claimed annual kWh consumption: 363kWh
Annual running cost: $105
Total saving in running costs over 10 years: $1110
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Check out our article for more about Energy Rating Labels and how to use them.