Clothes Washers & Dryers
Don't stop at just choosing an energy-efficient washer; pair it with an efficient dryer and save even more.
Clothes washers and dryers are the two highest energy-using appliances in the average home. Buying a new ENERGY STAR® clothes washer and dryer can reduce your energy and water use by 30%.
After August 20, 2021, in line with District policy and the Clean Energy DC Plan, the DCSEU will no longer offer rebates for residential natural gas equipment in the Efficient Products program. This includes rebates for residential gas dryers, furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.
Energy Information
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Yearly Cost Savings: |
50% vs. standard non-ENERGY STAR Models |
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Rebate: |
$75-$200 |
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How to shop for an Energy-Efficient Clothes Washer
If you're in the market for a new clothes washer, there are many models available in many sizes, and with a wide range of features. With so many choices, picking the best clothes washer for your needs can be daunting. Here is a quick guide to help you purchase the right clothes washer for your home.
Laundry tips to save more energy
- Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible.
- Air-dry clothes on clothes lines or drying racks when possible.
- Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting.
- Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes.
- Don't over-dry your clothes.
- Clean the lint screen in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation and prevent fire hazards.
- Remove the lint that collects in the lint screen slot of your clothes dryer using the long nozzle tip on your vacuum cleaner.
- Use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying with the heat remaining in the dryer.
- Inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire.
- Follow manufacturers’ recommendations for using rigid venting material—not plastic vents that may collapse and cause blockages.
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Rebates
The DCSEU offers a standard $75 and a premium $100 rebate on qualifying clothes washers and a standard $75 and a premium $200 rebate on qualifying clothes dryers. The select appliances eligible for this rebate help you save more energy and money, while helping to protect the environment.
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Qualifying Product |
Qualified Source |
Qualifying Efficiency Level |
Previous Rebate |
Current Rebate (Rebate subject to change*) | |
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Clothes Dryer
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ENERGY STAR Ceritfied Electric
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$50 |
$75 |
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ENERGY STAR Certified w/Heat Pump Tech
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$150 |
$200 |
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Clothes Washer
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ENERGY STAR Certified |
Top Loading: IMEF ≥ 2.06; IWF ≤ 4.2 |
$50 | $75 | |
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CEE Tier 1 or ES Certified |
Front Loading: IMEF ≥ 2.76; IWF ≤ 3.2 |
$50 | $75 | |
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CEE Tier 2 or ES Most Effificient |
Front Loading: IMEF ≥ 2.92; IWF ≤ 3.2 |
$75 | $100 | ||
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CEE Advanced Tier |
Front Loading: IMEF ≥ 3.2; IWF ≤ 3.9 |
$75 | $100 | ||
*Rebates for the select equipment above are subject to change based on potential future programmatic changes pending the District of Columbia Public Service Commission's regulatory proceedings.
Disclaimer: The DCSEU website has the most up-to-date rebate information. Please refer back to this table or DCSEU rebate applications for accurate rebate amounts.
Eligibility
- The select ENERGY STAR front loading clothes washers eligible must meet the Consortium for Energy Efficiency's (CEE) Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 specifications.
- The select ENERGY STAR top loading clothes washers must meet the ENERGY STAR specifications.
- The select ENERGY STAR clothes dryers eligible are ENERGY STAR certified electric or ENERGY STAR certified electric dryers with Heat Pump Technology.
- Combination washer/dryers units are not eligible for rebates
- Limit of one clothes washer rebate and one clothes dryer rebate per utility account per fiscal year.
- Offer is valid on technologies installed after 10/1/2022. Please check back for updates to equipment installation date and application postmark date eligibility. Sign up for updates to be notified of any future changes.
For more information, contact us at 202-479-2222 or [email protected].