What is Star rating & annual units?

Energy label with a kWh-per-year figure.

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Compare annual units within the same capacity class only.

Star rating & annual units when buying a refrigerator

Energy label with a kWh-per-year figure.

Why it matters: Over ten years the gap between 3-star and 5-star is often larger than the price difference.

Look for: Compare annual units within the same capacity class only.

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