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The Axis of Eco Get a Load of This Appliances By Sally Schumaier
Fisher & Paykel DD603 Dishwasher F&P knows your dirty secret: You run the dishwasher half empty. No problem. The DD603 (pictured above) uses 57 percent less electricity than standard models and has two independent washing drawers. Half a load uses just 2.4 gallons of water, six less than old-school units. $1,419; 888-936-7872, www.fisherpaykel.com Sun Frost RF-16 Refrigerator The way-cool RF-16 runs up to five times more efficiently than a standard fridge, one of your home's biggest energy hogs. $2,497; 707-822-9095, www.sunfrost.com Bosch Nexxt Premium WFMC 6400 Washing Machine The 6400 uses 76 percent less electricity and 72 percent less H2O than traditional washers—and can save more than 70 gallons of water a week. From $1,199; 800-921-9622, www.boschappliances.com Panasonic From a 50-inch HDTV monitor ($3,300) to a progressive-scan DVD/VCR combo ($170), Panasonic, an eco-innovator, sells 400-plus energy-efficient items. 800-211-7262, www.panasonic.com
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