Low Cost Living - Washing Machines

Washing Machines & Tumble Dryers

These appliances have huge savings potential. By buying the correct model and using it wisely, you can save loads of money by using fairly basic guidelines.

Here's the basics......

Buy a model with half load capacity. If not, always fill the washing machine

Using a 40degree wash over a 60degree one you will save one third of the running cost

If using a tumble dryer, make sure the clothes are the least wet you can make them before putting them in., even if this means an extra spin. Tumble Dryers are energy eaters.

All washing machines and Dryers have energy ratings from A to G.. This covers not only energy savings, but performance and drying efficiency as well.

It is cheaper to buy a separate Washing machine and Tumble Dryer (also you can have both running at the same time of course)

Look for 6/7kg capacity upwards. This will reduce the times you have to wash

Use 'half load' and 'quick wash' whenever you can

If you're buying a new washing machine, look for the new European 'Eco' label. This confirms the machine is energy efficient

The hottest thing available that's FREE is the Sun ! During the summer, hang your washing out to dry.

Appliances nowadays don't have the life they used to. It will often be the case that it's better to buy a new machine once every 6 or 7 years. Although it may appear to be running well, it could be struggling and finding more power to keep itself alive.

Look round and find the right one for you !

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A standard 'wash' uses 120 litres of water.
If you're on meter - that's a lot!

Washing machines and dishwashers used over 500 billion litres of water in the UK in 2000 alone (94% was used by washing machines). Recent predictions show that consumption is set to rise by an additional 100 billion litres by the year 2020.

The average washing machine uses 120 litres of water in a standard cycle. However, some washes use more. For example, woollens use up to 25 litres of water per kilogram. Older machines also tend to use more water. (source: South Thames Water)

A tap dripping at a rate of one. drop per second wastes up to. 28 litres of water a week