Homeowner checklist

Where your appliances use energy—and what to change first

Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.

• List frequently used appliances and record their exact model numbers.
• Compare equivalent products using the same energy-label basis.
• Include hot-water use and drying in laundry comparisons.
• Decide whether an older appliance will actually leave service.
• Compare installed cost, remaining life, household use and local energy prices.

Notes & questions to follow up