Energy Efficient Washing Machines that Definitely Do Not Cost the Earth

During the current economic downturn, everybody is looking after their pennies but when your washing machine breaks down and can’t be repaired it is not as if you can live without it. When looking at the range of washing machines available, it is important not just to focus on the price tag -choosing an energy efficient model could help you to reduce the amount of energy your household uses and therefore cut the cost of your electricity bill.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, domestic appliances account for 47% of total domestic electricity consumption – 14% of which is through the use of washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers.

You can easily tell whether an appliance is energy efficient as all household appliances must carry the European Energy Label. This informs you of the appliances exact energy consumption (in kilowatt hours – kWh) under normal conditions.

An overall rating is illustrated by an alphabetic score with A+ being the most efficient and G being the least efficient rating available. For laundry appliances there are also individual ratings based on energy consumption kWh per cycle, washing performance, spin drying performance, load capacity and noise. Each of these can assist you with your purchase decision based on your household requirements.

You may imagine that the most efficient models are the most expensive, but this is not always the case. If you shop around you will be able to find an inexpensive appliance that is environmentally friendly and cost efficient in terms of fuels consumption.

For example the Whirlpool AWO/D 6927 retails at just over £300 and has an A+ rating. This machine uses revolutionary 6th Sense Technology which senses and adapts to different circumstances within the wash cycle to provide perfect care and cleaning for all fabric types. This feature could save you up to 30% on time, water and energy. Special sensors within the appliance also recognise the size of your load the machine will automatically adjust resources to ensure optimal performance.

The Bosch WAS32466GB retails at around £490 and also has an A+ rating for energy efficiency. Bosch, are committed to developing and manufacturing products that are safe, ecologically-friendly and economical and this machine is designed to reduce the burden to the environment during its everyday use, as well as during its subsequent recycling and disposal. The appliance features a 24 hour delay start timer, enabling you to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity, yet another way to save on your electricity bill.

Top of the class is the Miele W3922WPS at around £945. If you are ready to ditch the disposable lifestyle and embrace products with a longer lifespan then this could be the appliance for you. Designed and tested for 20 years use this appliance could save you breakdown headaches in the future as well as money off your electricity bill! Not only is it built to last, it has an A+ rating for energy efficiency, a 24 hour delay start timer, a number of quick, economical wash cycle options and comes with a 10 year parts and labour guarantee.

When buying a new washing machine, it is important to think about how much the product could cost you over its life span and how long or short that life span may be. You might be tempted to pay £200 for a washing machine thinking it’s a bargain, but remember the cost of running it could way exceed that figure.

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