Energy Guide Labels

All major home appliances must meet the Appliance Standards Program set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Manufacturers must use standard test procedures developed by DOE to prove the energy use and efficiency of their products. Test results are printed on yellow Energy Guide labels (pictured below) which manufacturers are required to display on many appliances. This label provides the necessary information to perform a Life Cycle Analysis when comparing different models.

Instructions: Click on the numbers below to view detailed descriptions about the information found on Energy Guide labels.