Electrolux will be supplying the kitchen appliances for the Ground House Eco build project in France that will be featured on the Grand Designs programme aired on Channel Four in February 2009. The purpose of the project is to build a house in the most environmentally friendly way using the most eco friendly materials with the end result in mind of having a house that is very energy efficient to run.

Electrolux have been chosen to provide energy and water efficient kitchen appliances for the project and they will be providing the EKM60570X ‘A’ rated cooker, an AEG-Electrolux L86850 washing machine and AEG-Electrolux SU96000-5i ‘A’ rated under counter built in fridge – all eco friendly and cost efficient to equip the kitchen.

The Ground House was featured in a recent Sunday Times article as one of Kevin McCloud’s top 5 projects since the series began 10 years ago. It’s built from 1,000 car tyres filled with earth, insulated with recycled glass and plastic and needs just one small stove to keep it warm. Solar tiles provide the hot water.

Electrolux have determined that a lot of consumers are not aware of the right amount of washing detergent they need to use to achieve the best results when undertaking the daily laundry duties. Using too much washing machine detergent can leave a residue on your clothes even once the washing cycle is complete. This residue may irritate your skin when you are wearing your freshly cleaned laundry. Using too much washing machine detergent may also lead to your detergent dispenser becoming blocked and inefficient or it may encourage additional rinse cycles which means more energy usage!

On the flip side if you do not use enough detergent during the cycle then you cannot be sure that all the laundry inside the load has been cleaned effectively.

So what do I recommend? It’s simple, read the instructions on the detergent bottle. This will ensure that you use the right amount of detergent for the load type and for the brand of detergent.

Jetsystem+ technology is unique wash system from Zanussi that boasts the cleanest most economically efficient performance possible. Jetsystem+ washing machines, like the ZWF16581 from Zanussi , work hard to save your precious resources. Each washing machine will save you time, energy and detergent which in turn will save you money, making these appliances great for the environment and your bank balance.

Jetsystem+ washing machines make sure that only the right amount of water is used for the load, they have the ability to wash 1kg of laundry as efficiently as 6kg. How does it do this? The Zanussi Jetsystem

+ washing machine only releases the right amount of water dependent on the size and the weight of the load in the drum, meaning nothing gets wasted. These intelligent washing machines also make sure that only the right amount of detergent and time is used dependent on the load that is being washed. A energy ratings and the fact that these washing machines have the ability to stop the cycle when the laundry is clean, means that they are energy efficient. Energy efficient appliances use less energy to run and therefore they cost less and have less of a harmful effect on the environment.

The Zanussi Jetsystem+ range has been voted Best Buy by a leading consumer magazine with the Zanussi ZWF16581 Jetsystem+ coming top of the list of 25 products tested with an excellent 71% score!

Zanussi have just launched a brand new range of compact dishwashers. Compact tabletop dishwashers are great for people who live in flats or just have very limited under counter space because they can sit on the top of your kitchen worktops or wherever you have the space. The theory behind these new compact dishwashers, such as the ZSF2450S from Zanussi, is that you will not have to compromise on design, performance or features when opting for a more compact model.

Zanussi compact table top dishwashers boast many of the same features that you would find in a standard dishwasher making sure that taking care of your dirty dishes is easy!
Key features include;

- 6 place setting capacity – These compact models can tackle 6 side plates, 6 large plates, 6 cups, 6 saucers and the corresponding cutlery, that’s mighty performance for such a small dishwasher.

- A energy rating – These models offer maximum performance whilst caring for the environment and saving you money on your energy bills.

- 48dB noise level – Quiet noise levels mean these dishwashers can be seen and not heard whilst they tackle all of the washing up.

- 5 programmes – Take care of all of your crockery with additional programmes including; Quick Wash and Glass Care/Delicate.

- LED display – Keeps you in control of the dishwashing cycle at all times.

- Delay start – You can start the cycle when you want to, perhaps overnight when electricity is cheaper.

- Just 7 litres water consumption – Another way that this model helps to conserve precious resources!

As you can see if you struggle with space in your kitchen then a compact dishwasher, such as the Zanussi ZSF2450S is definitely the dishwasher for you. The only thing that you will be compromising on is the space, not performance or features.