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It’s no surprise that the increasingly high energy consumption in the United States has created a strain on our resources, environment, and wallet. What exactly is being done about it? The US Department of Energy are Smart Grids and Smart Meters to help track energy usage in every household with the goal of learning how to use energy more efficiently.

A Smart Grid is essentially an electricity supply network that uses technology to monitor and track real-time electricity usage and consumption from producers, distributors, and consumers. Millions of Smart Meters that utilize the smart grid have already been installed by US utilities with the goal of improving our energy consumption habits and minimizing the negative impacts of high energy usage.

At Mountain High Appliances, we care about doing our part to help the environment, this is why we offer a great selection of Energy Star Certified appliances and smart appliances for your to pick from.

Benefits of the Smart Grid:

  • Improved Reliability
  • Affordability
  • Increased Efficiency
  • Reduced Environmental Impact
  • Ability to Add Renewable Power Sources to the Grid
  • Enable Customer Participation
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Should You Get A Smart Meter?

Have you ever gotten a utility bill and thought to yourself, "Why is this so high?" or “What can I do to lower it?” If you have, then a smart meter may be just the tool you need to help you out. When you install a smart meter in your home, you will be able to modify your power usage to adapt to power generation in real-time. This allows you to have more control over your energy use, water use, and ultimately your bill.

On average, energy will cost the most between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and the least between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. You will be able to monitor your usage hour by hour, minute by minute via the internet, which should allow you to reduce energy and be more energy conscious. There are even smart appliances that communicate their energy usage so they can adjust and save you money.

For example, your refrigerator will run its defrosting cycles in the middle of the night to cost you less money. These smart appliances are energy-saving and help lower the electric bill for your home. We recommend installing a Smart Meter if you are curious about your energy consumption and would like to see how you can potentially lower your energy bill.

Why Purchase Smart Appliances?

Since 29% of an average household's energy usage comes from everyday home appliances such as water heaters and refrigerators, we want to make sure our customers are well informed on the positive impacts smart appliances can make both on the environment and on their wallets. Many of the brands we carry offer various types of smart appliances, and we pride ourselves on having an extensive inventory of Energy Star-certified appliances as well.

By equipping your kitchen and home with smart appliances, you are not only helping protect the environment, but you are also receiving multiple extra perks you and your family will love.

Modern Look

Smart appliances have some of the sleekest and most appealing styles available for your home. These appliances will give your kitchen a stunning, luxurious look with their smooth finishes and contemporary designs. They can also increase the overall monetary value of your home if you ever decide to sell!

Lower Bill

As we had mentioned before, smart appliances can help you save money on your electricity bill. Not only can you monitor their electricity usage on the Smart Meter, but they come with neat options that allow you to turn the power on or off from any location through your smartphone. If you leave your home in a hurry and forget to turn off the oven, you can conveniently turn it off using your phone, saving money, time, and energy.

Better For The Environment

Energy-efficient appliances are simply better for the environment while still allowing you to get the job done right. You no longer need to sacrifice efficiency to save energy, modern smart appliances merge efficiency with energy mindfulness to give you the best of both worlds. Appliances that perform amazingly and save the planet? Sign us up! Make sure to keep an eye out for Energy Star-certified products.

Great Features

The reality of the matter is that smart appliances are built with cutting-edge technology and innovative top-of-the-line features that normal appliances simply do not have. Every brand offers unique features such as dishwashers with built-in sanitation settings that kill 99.9% of bacteria, refrigerators that instinctively alter their temperature to optimize food freshness, and ovens that offer no preheat air frying options.

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Smart Appliance Recommendation

Cafe Appliances Smart Slide-In Convection Double-Oven Range

This beautiful smart slide-in convection oven has a chic platinum glass finish and two separate compartments that provide an abundant amount of oven space to easily fit large meals. With Cafe’s advanced features, preparing mouth-watering meals has never been easier! Use the no-preheat settings to cook up healthier versions of your favorite recipes in half the time.

With built-in wifi, you can also manage your oven from any location through the SmartHQ app on any smart device.

Best Features:

  • Platinum Glass Finish
  • No-Preheat Air Fry
  • Built-in Wifi
  • Seamless Glass Surface Streamlines
  • A6.7 cu.ft. Capacity

LG Ultra Large Capacity Smart wi-fi Enabled Front Load Electric Dryer

Thanks to its 7.6 cu. ft. capacity, this Electric Star-certified LG dryer helps you get your laundry done in less time with fewer loads. With the TurboSteam feature, you can instantly refresh your garments by quickly and effortlessly steaming them in just ten minutes. This dryer also periodically tumbles dry for up to three hours to help win the war against wrinkles.

Did we mention that this dryer is purposely designed to run smoothly and quietly? You can bundle up and watch your favorite movie or take a well-deserved nap while your laundry silently finishes up.

Best Features:

  • TurboSteam
  • Ultra Large Capacity 7.6 cu.ft
  • Smooth, Quiet Performance
  • Wifi Enabled
  • Reversible Door
  • Energy-Star Certified
  • Flow Sense Duct Clogging and Cleaning Filter Indicators

Ready To Purchase?

If you are ready to purchase your own smart appliances, head on down to one of our store locations in Denver, Louisville, Littleton, Colorado Springs, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Our in-store experts can offer professional advice on all of your appliance questions or concerns and help you find the perfect appliance for your home.

If you can’t come to one of our stores, no worries! Browse through hundreds of top-selling products from the industry's best brands with the help of filters to curate your search. Whether you are looking for dual-fuel cooking ranges, outdoor grills, or state-of-the-art blenders, Mountain High Appliance is the best appliance store near you for all of your appliance needs.