How to Save Electricity, Protect the Environment, and Get Discounts When Buying Home Appliances

Partial Refund on Purchase of Samsung Electronics High-Efficiency Appliances
Applicable to 10 Items Including Refrigerators, Kimchi Refrigerators, TVs, Air Conditioners
151 Eligible Samsung Electronics Models for Refund

Samsung Electronics High-Efficiency Home Appliances

Mr. A, an office worker who is planning to get married this year and is considering purchasing home appliances such as a TV and refrigerator, heard for the first time that home appliances also have energy consumption efficiency ratings. He learned from a store employee that the ratings range from Grade 1 to Grade 5 based on power consumption, with Grade 1 being the most efficient.

Even for the same TV, the energy consumption efficiency varies, and Grade 1 appliances can save on electricity bills and further protect the environment. Coincidentally, the government is running a program that partially refunds the purchase cost when buying high-efficiency appliances, so Mr. A plans to buy high-efficiency home appliances this time.

As the government is actively promoting a program that refunds part of the purchase cost to consumers who buy high-efficiency appliances, consumer interest has increased.

According to the industry on the 14th, the Korea Energy Agency will refund 10% of the purchase cost to all citizens who purchase top-efficiency products in 10 categories, including refrigerators, kimchi refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners, washing machines, and air purifiers, until the end of this year. The maximum limit per individual is 300,000 KRW.

Customers who want a refund must apply on the Top Efficiency Refund Program website by January 15 of next year, attaching the efficiency grade label, manufacturing number plate, transaction statement, and receipt of the eligible product. The program budget is 150 billion KRW.

The government encourages the sale of top-efficiency products by providing refunds to stimulate consumption, reduce energy consumption, protect the natural environment, and ensure a sustainable future. Accordingly, the home appliance industry is actively responding to government policies.

The most proactive company is Samsung Electronics. Samsung recently received the highest award, the 'Sustained Excellence Award,' at the '2020 ENERGY STAR Award' hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This award is given by the U.S. government to about 20,000 companies and organizations in the environment and energy sectors.

Following 2019, Samsung Electronics received the top award again, with a total of 33 models achieving the highest efficiency rating last year. This recognition reflects their innovative technology in the global home appliance market through the expansion of high-efficiency energy product lines.

Samsung Electronics Bespoke Refrigerator

Samsung Electronics' presence in the domestic high-efficiency energy sector is also outstanding. Among Samsung's products eligible for the Korea Energy Agency's 'Top Efficiency Home Appliance Purchase Cost Refund Program,' there are a total of 151 representative models.

Reducing energy consumption through improved energy efficiency is a beneficial technology because it can reduce greenhouse gases and fine dust without hindering economic growth. A Samsung Electronics official stated, "We will continue to develop high-efficiency technology as a major R&D task to provide economic benefits to consumers and contribute to a sustainable future," emphasizing, "The less energy home appliances use, the more our life energy will expand."

Among Samsung Electronics' refund-eligible models under this Top Efficiency Home Appliance Purchase Cost Refund Program, there are representative products that particularly attract consumer interest. First is the Bespoke refrigerator, which features 'Triple Independent Cooling Technology,' excellent cold preservation with 'Metal Cooling Technology,' and efficient insulation technology to keep various ingredients fresh.

Samsung Electronics High-Efficiency Home Appliances

The Bespoke refrigerator is equipped with a low-noise digital inverter compressor certified for a 21-year lifespan by the German performance testing organization, the Association of Electrical Engineers (VDE), saving energy even when running 24 hours a day. In particular, the Kimchi Plus Bespoke maintains a fine temperature deviation of plus or minus 0.3 degrees Celsius, preserving the taste of kimchi for a long time and keeping ingredients fresh.

The Wind-Free Air Conditioner Gallery implements 'Wind-Free Micro Ultra-Efficient Cooling' by improving the performance of key components such as compressors, heat exchangers, and motors, along with micro-temperature control of 0.5 degrees, significantly reducing electricity bills. When using the ultra-efficient digital inverter, electricity costs can be reduced by up to 60% compared to conventional fixed-speed air conditioners, easing the consumer's burden. Using the Wind-Free mode saves up to 90% of electricity consumption, making it less burdensome to operate all day during hot weather.

There is also a diverse lineup of Grade 1 energy-efficient TVs for consumers who carefully consider value and practicality. Among the 2020 Crystal UHD TVs that allow enjoyment of high-definition 4K content, as many as 12 models have achieved Grade 1 energy efficiency, expanding consumer choices. From large 75-inch TVs to 43-inch models commonly used as second TVs in master bedrooms, consumers can select TVs according to their purpose and space and receive top-efficiency refund benefits.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.