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Cordless Phones

Cordless phones, answering machines, and combination units that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label perform much more efficiently than conventional units and use about one-third of the energy. These products use less energy by incorporating improved energy performance features such as switch-mode power supplies and “smart” chargers.

Facts & Product Knowledge:

• Most cordless phone systems are expandable so you can add additional handsets. Additional ENERGY STAR handsets consume 1 watt or less energy when in stand-by mode
• ENERGY STAR cordless phones consume 2 watts or less energy when in stand-by mode
• ENERGY STAR combination cordless telephones/answering machines consume 2.5 watts or less energy when in stand-by mode

Tips:

• For increased security and reduced interference, choose a digital phone versus an analog phone
• The higher the frequency, the more enhanced the security and the greater the reduction of interference
• Consider a dual or multi-handset capable phone when there are a limited number of phone-jacks available