Eco-Friendly Laundry Appliances Buying Guide

Whether it’s whites or darks, it’s easy to go green with every laundry load.

This guide will help you select and operate your laundry appliances wisely so you can save water and reduce energy usage. We all wear clothes every day and we can’t opt out of doing the laundry. Developing eco-friendly laundry habits or selecting greener appliances can have a cumulative effect over time. Remember - when it comes to reducing your environmental footprint or reducing utility costs, every action counts, no matter how small.

Eco-Friendly Washing Machines

Don’t leave a stain on the planet—an eco-friendly washing machine will ensure clean clothes and a clean environment with every load. You can also iron out your habits to make your laundry room run more efficiently. We have a range of ultra-efficient washing machines that are equipped with innovative features such as:

• Inbuilt sensors to help monitor each load while making precise adjustments to boost efficiency.

• Eco wash programs or green modes which are designed to minimise water and energy usage when cleaning lightly soiled loads.

• Advanced motor design to save energy and boast greater longevity.

• Improved circulation of water and detergent resulting in effective cleaning in a shorter amount of time.

You can also be more efficient and eco-friendly with every load by following these tips:

• Pre-soak heavily-soiled clothes or garments with stubborn stains for better results.

• Using warm or hot water can use up a lot of energy, so opt for detergents that are designed for low temperatures.

• Look for eco-friendly detergents such as those that are low in phosphate, which can be harmful to the environment when it builds up in waterways.

• Buy your laundry detergent in bulk to reduce waste from packaging and look for recycled and/or eco-friendly packaging.

• Run full loads instead of multiple light loads.

Heat Pump Dryers

When it comes to drying your clothes, the most eco-friendly option is hanging your laundry on the line. But if you are living in an apartment, have a family that requires large laundry loads, or you are a busy professional who values flexibility, using a dryer is the more practical solution. The downside with conventional dryers is that they generally use a lot of power. But don’t worry! We have an option that combines the convenience of a dryer with energy-efficiency: the nifty heat pump dryer.

What is a heat pump dryer and how is it beneficial?

Heat pump dryers are highly efficient appliances that often boast impressive energy star ratings, from 6 stars to an impressive 10 stars. This is achieved because instead of releasing hot air onto dry clothes (as conventional tumble dryers do), a heat pump dryer reuses this hot air, resulting in a cycle that uses less energy.

If you already have a dryer but still want to make greener choices, you can follow these tips:

• Empty your lint filter so your dryer runs more efficiently as it improves air circulation through your clothes.

• Select a higher spin cycle on your washing machine so your dryer can dry garments faster.

• Ditch the dryer sheets. While they may make your clothes feel softer, smell nicer, and reduce static, they are unnecessary and can be toxic to the environment and cause skin irritations. To reduce static cling and wrinkles, opt for the greener and hypoallergenic alternative of wool dryer balls.