| Next time you go shopping to buy a kitchen appliance,
look out for the Energy Efficiency Recommended logo. This indicates
that a particular fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher
is energy efficient, using up to a third less electricity than
more inefficient types. |
Energy Saving Trust:
Look For The Logo
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EU Energy Label:
Appliance Energy
Efficiency
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This logo complements the EU Energy Label which
rates appliances from A (very efficient) to G (not very efficient
at all). These labels also show information such as water consumption,
spin performance and noise levels so check them out before you
make a purchase. |
The Kent Action to Save Heat scheme has discounts on a range of
energy efficient appliances. For further information contact the
Kent Energy Centre. Click
here to find out more or phone 0800 358 6669 to speak to a friendly
and impartial energy advisor.
Once you've got your new appliance home, there are a few tips you
could follow to make sure you are being as energy efficient as possible:
- Always wait until you have a full load before using your washing
machine, or use the half load or economy setting on your machine
- Switch to a cooler wash temperature - using 40°c for all
clothes can use a third less electricity per wash. Temperatures
don't need to be higher than this because of the effectiveness
of modern washing powders
- Install the fridge or freezer away from hot appliances and direct
sunlight
- Do not put hot food in the fridge or freezer
- Defrost the freezer regularly
- Wait until your dishwasher is full before running it - most
models have a rinse and hold model so the plates do not need to
be festering for days before they are washed
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If
all UK households turned off their TVs at night instead
of leaving them on standby, we would save enough carbon
dioxide to fill the millenium dome 38 times each year!
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