Biden washing machine rule would make Americans dirtier and stinkier — and raise prices: manufacturers

President Biden's Department of Energy proposed new efficiency standards for washing machines to use considerably less water, all in an effort to "confront the global climate crisis."

The proposed washing machine change is the latest example of the Biden administration pushing more consumer regulations to advance green initiatives. In February, the administration received heat for a leaked proposal which would have banned half of America's gas stoves in addition to another proposal to heavily regulate refrigerators. 

"Like many efficiency standards, the government claims that although these standards will raise the cost of appliances, they are justified because they will reduce consumer spending on energy & water even more. Of course, if that were true, consumers would likely buy more efficient appliances anyway, given that studies show consumers consider energy and water costs," American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow James Coleman told Fox News Digital. "If consumers do fully consider what they will pay on energy in their individual circumstances, then the standards would, on-net, harm consumers."