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Saving energy isn’t the only way to add some extra cushion to your bottom line. In today’s tech-savvy world, there are a variety of gadgets that can make your home slicker, more energy efficient, and even more attractive to a prospective buyer. According to our friends at Green Builder, “Smart House technology is rapidly becoming a sought-after feature for home buyers, with many saying that they only want to purchase a house with such capabilities.”

Here are some energy-saving gadgets that will bring your house up to date in awesome, innovative ways.

Delta^® Breez Integrity Fan

Everyone needs two things when they go to the bathroom: ventilation and ambient noise. This awesome appliance gives your home both. The fan is Bluetooth^®-equipped, which makes it able to play whatever tunes you need to sing along to in the shower. But we’re also burying the lead: the fan is also extremely energy-efficient. Get one of these today, and give your vocal chords a warm up. You’ll have plenty to sing about!

Whirlpool^® Compact Washer and Dryer Combo

Home washer-dryer setups have saved millions of Americans countless hours at soulless laundromats. But they can also be a little inefficient when it comes to space—particularly if you are of the urban persuasion. Do you put your laundry appliances in the kitchen? In the garage (if you have one?) It’s not an easily answered question. The Whirlpool^® compact washer and dryer combo answers it. And it does so with a couple of appliances that are among the most energy-efficient in the biz.

August Smart Lock

This one isn’t particularly energy efficient—locks aren’t known for running up the ol’ energy bill. But even a small change like upgrading to an Internet-connected lock could pose the difference between a potential home appraiser thinking your home is a modern paradise and them thinking you might as well live in medieval times. OK, maybe the difference between a traditional lock and the smart lock isn’t that drastic. But if you want to transform your living space into a modern pad, the lock could be the perfect accessory for you and your checking account.

Finding modern appliances with energy-saving technology can be a bear. Lucky for us, Energy Star, a company that puts its name on the most energy-efficient technology, has released a 2016 list of the best energy-efficient appliances on the market! Take a look at some of these appliances and learn how modern technology can not only save energy, but also save you money.

The Efficient Washer

This LG appliance cuts wash time in half with its TurboWash® Technology. This uses a lot less water, and less electricity, making washing clothes the cheapest it has ever been. It also has the LG Steam feature, which gently cleans and disinfects clothing by using less water than a normal load of laundry requires.

The Efficient Dryer

Any dryer with a sensor rather than a timer is more energy-efficient. The large capacity of this dryer allows for more clothes to be dried at a time, decreasing the amount of loads to be done. A dryer can eat up a large portion of your electricity bill, so the less you need to turn it on, the better!

The Efficient Refrigerator

This sleek refrigerator does just as much for the design of your kitchen as it does for your home’s energy savings. The LED lighting in the appliance shines bright and is very efficient. The electronic temperature controls give precise temperature reads so that you can be sure your refrigerator is working at the degree of your choice – and not overworking!

The Efficient Dishwasher

At an operating cost of only $26 per year, this dishwasher is definitely a winner when it comes to your monthly electric bill. It only uses about 220 kWh per year in comparison to the U.S. federal standard of 307 kWh per year. It also only uses about three gallons of water per wash, which is two gallons less than the average.