Is it better to keep older appliances/cars longer to cut down on waste or to buy new energy efficient ones?

I have a 2003 Honda Civic that is fuel efficient and runs well. However, newer cars get even better gas mileage. We also have older appliances in our home that still work reasonably well, but would it be better to purchase new energy efficient models?
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How to use electrical appliances while im in San Diego?

I use 240V appliances. How can i use it in USA?

How can I install an outlet to use European appliances?

My house inspector noted in his report that the meter reads 240V. Is there a way of installing an outlet that would allow me to use European appliances and tools (possibly high wattage) without a converter?

do miss matched appliances bring down the value of the house or does it not matter?

I have a large house about 6000 sqft of living space, but my kitchen has a stainless steel refrigerator and the other appliances are bisque.sooooo just wondering if it would really affect the value of my house.

How much money do you save by unplugging unused appliances? Does electricity really flow through unused items?

I just don’t understand how or why electricity flows through unused chargers and plugs to unused appliances. Does anyone have any information on this? Also, how much electricity flows through?

How would I wire a car battery to power appliances and lights?

I want to use a wind generator type of thing and have the car battery be the storage cell. How would I wire this to power a few lights or appliances?

What website shows the values of resistance, voltage, and current in certain appliances?

I need to find all 3 of those for 5 different appliances and prove the equation I = V/R. Any websites that list these specs on appliances, couldn’t find this on sites like Best Buy.

What is this black smudgy film on my white appliances?

I have a new refrigerator, dishwasher, bottle sterilizer and a dirty diaper can… they all are getting this black film on them and they are all white. It comes off with a wet paper towel but Im worried as to why this keeps coming back. Could this be something in Read more

Is stainless steel appliances worth all the finger prints?

I thought about getting the ”stainless look” appliances, but I worry about it rusting if It gets scratched or something. We just bought a new home and we are getting ALL new appliances as well as washer and dryer. Any tips on good brands and stainless steel vs stst look? Read more

Is it possible to run electrical appliances from the telephone socket?

I’ve been puzzling over this and hope someone who’s knowlegable about telephone lines can shed some light. I would appreciate serious answers please. Please do not hesitate to be technical if you have to, thanks!

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