Episode 44: Shopping for Appliances

Needing (or wanting) to shop a new appliance, but don’t know where to start? Our latest episode of Making Cents of Money breaks down the reasons to buy, how to compare appliances, and what to consider and know before making that big purchase. Additional Resources: • Department of Energy: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/shopping-appliances • Energy Star: https://www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-expert/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-refrigerator • CFPB Guide on Energy Labels: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-use-energyguide-label-shop-home-appliances • CFPB Calculating Energy Costs: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_building_block_activities_calculating-energy-costs_worksheet.pdf • Incentives in Illinois that Support Energy Efficiency: https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/il • FTC How to Evaluate Online Reviews: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-evaluate-online-reviews