There’s no doubt having energy efficient appliances in your home can save you loads on your energy bills. Almost half of the electricity consumed in your home comes from your kitchen appliances, so it’s really important to choose the most efficient ones around. And how exactly do you do that? Have a read and find out...
The most obvious solution is to choose a model with an A rating, no matter what the appliance, but there are other features and functions to look out for.
Dream Steam
One feature I really want on my washing machine is a steam function. It’s perfect if you just want to freshen up a top or dress before a night on the town. Steam particles are smaller than water droplets, so they can penetrate your clothes quicker and more effectively. Steam cycles also use a lot less water than standard washes. The LG 6 Motion F1443KDS , which has an 11kg capacity, uses 29% less water than a standard 8kg washing machine. If that isn’t enough, steam reaches higher temperatures than water, giving your clothes a much more hygienic wash.
Auto Off
Turning your appliances off – it’s easy enough to say, but who really does it every time the laundry’s done? With the Auto Off feature the machine switches itself off, so no standby electricity is used. Although standby electricity usage has decreased a lot over the past few years, it still costs you around £80 PER APPLIANCE. So having one that turns itself off saves you some serious cash.
Fuzzy Logic
This isn’t like trying to understand Einstein’s Theory of Relativity after having a few, but a very clever way of saving you electricity and water. You’ll find it on most appliances, however on dishwashers it’s called ‘automated half load’, and on tumble dryers it’s called ‘sensor drying’. The machine uses sensors to decide what’s needed to get the job done. The more advanced washing machines, for example, sense how heavy your load is, the type of material and how dirty it is. The washer then works out the length, spin speed, temperature, and amount of water and energy needed for that specific load. Pretty clever.
Fuzzy Logic on all machines basically means that the optimum amount of water and electricity is used, and not a drop or...erm... spark is wasted.
So, when you’re next searching for a new appliance, look out for these features. I promise you, the amount of money you’ll save on bills will be well worth it!
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