How to Read the EnergyGuide Label

The EnergyGuide label gives you two important pieces of information you can use to compare different brands and models when shopping for a new appliance:

EnergyGuide label shows how a purchaser can compare energy use of product with other similar models, given estimated yearly energy costs.

Estimated energy consumption on a scale showing a range for similar models
Estimated yearly operating cost based on the national average cost of electricity.