ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Results are already adding up. Last year along, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enought energy to power 15 million homes and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to thos from 14 million cars - all while saving $7 billion.

Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.

• Through superior design and system features, ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers clean clothes using 50% less energy than standard washers.

• Full-sized ENERGY STAR qualified washers use 18-25 gallons of water per load, compared to the 40 gallons used by a standard machine.

• ENERGY STAR qualified washers extract more water from clothes during the spin cycle. This reduces the drying time and saves energy and wear and tear on your clothes.

To find out more about the Energy Star program and certified appliances, visit http://www.energystar.gov/