Posted by Cerys.John
Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012
Welcome to my first ever Energy Saving Blog! It’s very exciting if I do say so myself. Having recently become the new Energy Saving Expert I’m here to tell you about all things green and what that means to you (and your bank balance).
The most important thing to know about energy saving appliances is that they save you money because they take less energy to run. With energy bills on the rise, being energy conscious is a fantastic way to save money and there are tons of energy saving appliances out there to choose from.
More importantly there are many more affordable energy saving appliances now, for example the Zanussi ZWG6161P. It has a clever JetSystem which uses sensors to weigh the load of your clothes at the start of the cycle. It then adjusts the cycle time, water and electricity consumption to suit the load. Not a drop of water or any excess electricity is wasted; saving energy and money!
Another perfect way to save energy is by getting an induction hob, which are also much more affordable than 10 years ago. Take the Indesit VIA640C for instance, it has 4 induction zones, an electronic display and a touch control system; a lovely hob that doesn’t break the bank! Induction is far safer and quicker than standard hobs and because the hob only heats when it is in direct contact with a compatible pan, you never waste any heat.
One simple way to spot energy efficient appliances is to see if they have been recommended by the Energy Saving Trust. Any cooking appliances that are recommended can save you up to £43 a year. And for dishwashers you can save as much as £48 annually compared to an old inefficient dishwasher. In all that’s £91 saved in one year on energy bills. £91 to spend on whatever you like.... a spa day, a meal out... anything you fancy!
This is only a taster into my best ways to save energy in your home. So make sure you have a read of my next blog to see how you can keep track of every penny and pound! Until next time.
