Posted by lucy.brearley
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011
Hot fill washing machines seem to be a thing of the past as almost all manufacturers are only making cold fill washing machines; certainly all the models we sell are cold fill only.
If your old washing machine used a hot and cold water supply you might be worried about replacing it with a cold fill only washing machine. Don’t be, if you have a hot and cold tap all you have to do is connect the washing machine to the cold tap only and seal off the hot tap with a cap; just to prevent any leaks.
But why are all manufacturers making their washing machines cold fill these days I hear you ask?
Cold fill washing machines are cheaper to produce and help you save energy. This is because with a hot and cold fill washing machine technically twice as much water is heated than is used by the washing machine, so it is much more economical to just draw in cold water and heat only the amount required for the cycle selected. Cold fill machines also increase washing efficiency when using biological detergents and washing at 40 degrees. This is because the enzymes in the detergent work at their optimum level at low temperatures.
So hot is out and cold is in, but don’t worry your new cold fill washing machine will still offer the same great wash performance, with the added bonus of saving you a few pennies on your energy bills!
Why don’t you take a look at our fantastic range of washing machines.