Does energy rating take into account the life span of the appliance?
Energy rating labels help you to compare the running costs and energy efficiency levels of different models of appliances. By selecting the most energy efficient appliance you can reduce energy use and costs. Each Energy Rating label features a red box with an energy consumption figure indicating how much gas or electricity the appliance will use over a period of time (usually 12 months). If two appliances have the same star rating, choose the one with the lower energy consumption. The ratings DO NOT display information on the life span of the appliance. However, they do take into account typical use in their calculations. For example, with dishwashers and clothes washers, the rating assumes 365 cycles per year.
