The appliances in your home consume a large portion of the utilities you pay for every month. Upgrading to energy-efficient models can save you a significant amount of money. These are three appliances you should consider upgrading. 

1. Water Heater

Water heaters are the second-highest user of energy in most homes. Tankless or on-demand water heaters can save you money by only heating water when you need it, unlike traditional water heaters that continuously heat the water in the tank. You also don’t need to wait around for the water in the tank to heat up to get hot water. Depending on your water usage, a tankless water heater can be as much as 34% more efficient than a conventional water heater. To achieve maximum savings, have a water heater installation West Columbia SC company install an on-demand water heater at each of your hot water outlets. 

2. Refrigerator

Many older model refrigerators use inefficient cooling and lighting systems that waste electricity. If you have a refrigerator that is more than 10 years old, you could save hundreds of dollars per year by upgrading to an energy-efficient model. Additionally, newer model refrigerators have many features, such as ice and water in the door, freezers on the top or bottom and smart home technology. 

3. Washing Machine

If your washer is more than 10 years old, you could be spending almost $200 extra per year on water and energy. Washing machines with the Energy Star label use about 40% less water and 25% less energy than other models. This could save you as much as $40 per year in energy costs and 3,000 gallons of water. 

If you would like to save some money on your utility bills and do something good for the planet, consider upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. These are just three of the many upgrades you can make.