A few years ago, my wife and I bought a new washer and dryer. We were convinced by the salesperson to buy a set that promised energy efficiency for the dryer and, for the washer, better cleaning using less water.
You know what happened. In the name of “efficiency,” our clothes, towels, blankets and other items came out barely damp and far from clean. And even though they were only slightly wet, the dryer took two cycles to do its job.
After just a few days, we called the retailer and exchanged “energy efficiency” for models that provided actual performance. Whether washing and drying clothes, getting dishes clean, sufficiently heating water, making our rooms comfortable in winter and summer, refrigerating or cooking food, Americans want appliances that do the job.
That’s why most Americans from coast to coast are likely celebrating the announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy last week that it intends to “permanently end home appliance and equipment mandates that raise costs and disrupt consumer choice,” according to a press release.
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