LA4: If installed, ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer (water factor ≤6.0 gal)

Purpose

ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers save on energy and water costs — they use about 40% less water and about 25% less energy than a regular washer.

Criteria

Select an ENERGY STAR-rated washer and compare efficiencies between units by using the Energy Guide label. All installed clothes washers must be ENERGY STAR qualified with a water factor of less than or equal to 6.0 gallons.

Clarification

As products and ENERGY STAR qualifications are periodically updated, the product must be labeled as an ENERGY STAR qualified product at the time it was purchased.

Additional Resources

A list of qualified products can be found here.

Confirmation 

• The builder must present documentation demonstrating compliance of criteria to the EarthCraft Technical Advisor prior to submitting project for certification. 
• The EarthCraft Technical Advisor will review documentation provided by the builder for compliance of criteria and will visually confirm compliance of criteria at final inspection.