Guess us TL fans are going to have to hit the appliance swap shops and stock up on our vintage favorite TL machines.I too feel this water use "problem" for washers and dishwashers is just too blown out of proportion.Again I repeat as I have said before-the main water problems of usage IS NOT appliances--but external use of water such as watering lawns and gardens(at how some folks water their lawns-we have SEVERAL TL washer loads right there in one day)filling swimming pools in the spring and summer-keep in mind some of these portable pools again use several cold TL washer loads to fill.Now washing cars-how many folks leave the hose on while they are sponging the car?Again another several TL washer loads of water used.Leave our appliances alone please-the gov't needs to SCRAP these water and energy requirements for appliances-the best regulator of energy-water usage is not the machine--BUT YOU!!If these needs are scrapped-another money hogging gov't dept can be shut down-that may save us more money than before!and help our defecit.
I am also NOT GOING to buy an overpriced FL machine.These may do well and all that-but I want the choice to buy one UP TO ME not some dope in the gov't.For my area-a FL machine that lasts only 5-7yrs IS NOT going to pay back in water and energy use.In fact my water price went down last month-due to the water company drilling and putting into service more wells.Maybe other water companies are going to have to do this.
I am also NOT GOING to buy an overpriced FL machine.These may do well and all that-but I want the choice to buy one UP TO ME not some dope in the gov't.For my area-a FL machine that lasts only 5-7yrs IS NOT going to pay back in water and energy use.In fact my water price went down last month-due to the water company drilling and putting into service more wells.Maybe other water companies are going to have to do this.