i have just recently moved to kunming from beijing. i have signed a lease on a completely unfurnished apartment. i'm going to need to buy all my appliances, such as washing machine, refrigerator and stove top.

does anyone have any information about how/where to buy energy efficient appliances in kunming? any information or insight would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Green or otherwise I would recommend buying a brand, or from a store that will both provide AND honour a guarantee. A 'green' item may not end up helping to save the planet if you have to buy several of them over a period where one purchase should normally suffice.

There are some good old Chinese manufactured washing machines for example that seem to last forever however I doubt they would be rated 'green' or energy efficient. Looking around my house; Midea, Haier, 'Little Swan' are just three brands of electrical goods that have provided trouble free service over a period of several years.
In Kunmings larger department stores and electrical stores (Gome) items such as refrigerators and washing machines are on display with internationally recognised 'energy efficiency rating' labels offering clear comparison between models and brands.
After sales service, when it is available, is usually comprehensive, extremely speedy and efficient and much better than anything I ever experienced prior to coming to China.

The Haier WasH2O washing machine is detergent-free and uses less electricity than its competitors. You can find them at most of the Sunings in town.