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Whirlpool YWED7800

Manufactured by: Whirlpool

Capacity (Cubic Feet): 7.5

Energy Consumed per Cubic Ft. (kWh): 128

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/year): 957

Annual Energy Cost: $101

18-year Lifecycle Energy Cost: $1826

Made in the USA - 796 miles away from you

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Capacity (Cubic Feet)

7.5

Energy Consumed per Cubic Ft. (kWh)

128

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/year)

957

Annual Energy Cost

$101

18-year Lifecycle Energy Cost

$1826

Brand

Whirlpool

Model Number

YWED7800

Voltage

240 V

LEED Compliant

Manufacturer

Whirlpool

Manufacturer Location

Whirlpool Laundry Equipment Manufacturing Facility, Ohio

Environmental Stewardship

Whirlpool Corporation currently measures the amount of waste generated, water consumed and energy used by their manufacturing facilities in the production of appliances. They also track the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from their manufacturing facilities and from the use of their products.

An internal cross-departmental Corporate Environmental Council is responsible for supporting the company's global efforts to comply with environmental policy requirements. The Council creates, updates and continuously improves the policy and the mechanisms and processes that enable compliance.

In 2007, Whirlpool Corporation’s manufacturing facilities worldwide produced 401,805 metric tonnes of waste. Of this, nearly 90 percent was recycled. Total waste produced by the company’s manufacturing operations increased in 2006 due to the acquisition of Maytag Corporation.

While Whirlpool agrees that certification against international standards is worthwhile, Whirlpool employs its own compliance audit process. This process is based on the Whirlpool Corporation EHS Global Standards that assess the same environmental risks as the ISO 14001, and the same health and safety criteria as the OHSAS 18001. The ISO is an international standards organization and the 14001 certification series addresses environmental management systems. OHSAS 18001 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification.

The Whirlpool audit process also uses auditors who are experts in the EHS field within the home appliance industry. The audit process focuses on EHS management systems, performance and compliance to the Whirlpool EHS Global Standards and local legal requirements. In addition to the Whirlpool audit process, a number of locations participate in independent audits in conjunction with ISO or OHSAS requirements. Approximately 25 percent of Whirlpool manufacturing facilities have achieved certification to ISO 14001 and/or OHSAS 18001.

Whirlpool received the 2009 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This special award is given to a select group of organizations that exhibit outstanding environmental leadership year after year, while sustaining product and marketing excellence. This unique honor represents Whirlpool's fourth consecutive Sustained Excellence Award and their tenth overall ENERGY STAR Award win.

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Our Environmental Impact Rating for Dryers is based on a product's Consumption Rating (see below), manufacturing location and manufacturer's commitment(s) to environmental stewardship (visit the How We Rate page for details), relative to others within the category. The higher the Environmental Impact Rating, the lesser the environmental impact of the dryer relative to others within the category.

Our Consumption Rating for Dryers is based on a dryer's consumption of kilowatt hours (energy) per cubic foot relative to others within the category. The higher the Consumption Rating, the more energy-efficient the dryer.

Our Lifecycle Cost Rating for Dryers is based on a product’s cost of ownership, including its purchase price and cost of operation (energy costs), relative to others within the category. A product’s return on investment potential is revealed in its Lifecycle Cost Rating since this rating uses the product's lifetime energy cost in relation to its purchase price. In many instances, products that have higher purchase prices but also have higher efficiency ratings bring a quick return on investment through reduced utility expenses.

The higher the Lifecycle Cost Rating, the more cost-effective the dryer.

Our Price Rating for Dryers is based on a product’s purchase price relative to others within the category. The higher the Price Rating, the better (lower) the price of the dryer.

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`A quick guide to strategic product selection`

Background

Clothes dryers are typically one of the most expensive home appliances to operate, accounting for about 6% of total household electricity usage. Unlike other appliances, dryers do not vary much from model to model in the amount of energy used. They are not regulated by the government so there is no requirement to display the EnergyGuide label and no ENERGY STAR program for them.

However, this does not mean that the amount of energy used by dryers is not important. The features on a dryer as well as the ways you use and maintain the dryer can have a big impact on energy use - and subsequently on your environment and pocketbook.

What to look for

Energy efficiency

Although dryers are not currently regulated by the government and there is no ENERGY STAR program for them to date, it is still important from an economic and environmental standpoint to consider how much energy they consume.

► Each dryer on Eco-rate features "kilowatts consumed per cubic foot". Our Consumption Rating for Dryers factors-in this number. The higher the Consumption Rating, the lower the number of kilowatts the dryer consumes per cubic foot and the more energy-efficient it is.

Capacity

Buy an energy-efficient dryer large enough to accommodate the majority of your laundry in two or three loads at the most. The benefit in so doing is limiting the amount of time the dryer needs to operate per week, further reducing your monthly costs and energy use.

► All dryers featured on Eco-rate include capacity information (in cubic feet).

Sensors

Buy an energy-efficient dryer that has sensors which can detect when clothing is dry. Sensors detect the ambient moisture still in the dryer and can shut the dryer off when it detects that all moisture has been evaporated. These sensors can lead to huge savings over the long term. In fact, a dryer with moisture-sensing controls uses 15% less energy than a model that only has a time-dry setting.

Although a dryer with a moisture sensor might cost more up-front, you will save money on energy bills throughout the life of the machine as it dries laundry much more efficiently.

Gas as opposed to electric

Find a dryer that uses gas as opposed to electric energy for drying. Gas dryers, on average, use 60% less energy and dry clothes 40% faster than electric models.

► Gas dryers will be coming soon to Eco-rate.

Manual settings

Buy a dryer that has a timer that can be manually set. A manual timer lets you control how long the dryer runs, which is especially nice when you're doing smaller loads than normal. Most of today's energy efficient dryers come with multiple timers for various materials (cottons, towels and linens, for example), which is also an energy-saving mechanism.

Another manual setting to look for that will help reduce energy use is a temperature setting. Reducing the temperature for clothes that do not require as much heat (e.g. linen) will save energy.

Lifecycle cost

It typically costs $0.30 - $0.40 to dry a load of laundry in an electric dryer and approximately $0.15 - $0.20 in a gas dryer. Over its expected lifetime of 18 years, the average clothes dryer will cost you approximately $1,530 to operate.

► Eco-rate's Lifecycle Cost Rating factors-in the purchase price and cost of energy to run the unit. The higher the rating, the more cost-effective it is to own.

Buy local

To reduce carbon emissions associated with product transportation and to support your local economy, we encourage you to buy your dryer from a local manufacturer.

► Eco-rate features where a dryer is made and the number of miles it must travel from its manufacturer to you.

How to maximize the efficiency of your dryer

Dry full loads, but do not over-fill the drum. Drying partial loads can use almost as much energy as full loads, and overloading can increase drying times.
Do not over-dry your clothes. Over-drying can waste energy, increase shrinkage and shorten the life span of your clothes.
Clean the lint filter after each load to improve air circulation, increase energy efficiency and reduce the risk of fire.
Separate heavy from light-weight fabrics for faster, even drying.
Use the moisture sensor feature instead of timed drying.
Dry two or more loads in a row to take advantage of the heat remaining in the dryer after the first load.

How to dispose of your old dryer

Recycle, sell or donate your old dryer. It makes little sense to destroy a well-functioning dryer before the end of its useful life (typically 12 - 13 years). To find locations where you can donate or recycle your old dryer, search for dryers on Eco-rate and then click on a product's "Recycle" tab and use Earth 911's search widget to find a recycling and/or donation center near you. Click here to see an example.

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This product is not currently eligible for LEED credits.

For more information on LEED product compliance, contact Eco-rate's LEED Accredited Professional:

Brycelaine Self, MS, LEED AP
E-mail: bself@eco-innovations.com
Phone: 206.495.9414

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