Energy efficient appliances: What to look for when buying

Energy efficient appliances are one of the main tools in fighting rising energy, helping save money when the cost-of-living crisis continues putting pressure on families in the UK. They are also crucial in helping reduce our carbon footprint, as environmental problems remain on the governments list to tackle in order to help create a sustainable future for the coming generations. This blog will explore how you can make your home greener by choosing more efficient appliances for your home, helping you save on your bills while protecting the environment.

Understanding Energy Efficient Appliances Through Labels:

Labels can help you understand how efficient appliances are by their rating, with most of them being rated on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least. Some appliances will also show their energy consumption, which will allow you to compare them to others; for example, a washing machine will show you how much energy it might use every certain number of washes. A TV will show you how much energy it uses every 1000 uses. This allows you to easily compare the energy efficiency and know which device is better for the environment and can help you save extra on your energy bills. Making sure you get energy efficient appliances not only ensures that you pay less, but that you don’t pay extra, with some of the older, inefficient appliances costing hundreds of pounds extra every year.

Old Labels

Old energy efficiency labels went from A+++ to G, with G being the least efficient. A+++, under the new scheme, would fall under the range of B to C, which is why the new labelling system was put into place. When comparing energy usage in terms of kilowatt-hours (kWh), you will be able to have a clearer understanding of how much energy that will be on your bill because it is put down in units, which therefore gives you a clearer understanding of how much you will be saving. A range of energy efficient appliances can help you save a substantial amount of money when all is added up in the end. An energy efficient tumble dryer will cost around £35 to run a year compared to £200 for a less efficient C-rated one. A fridge can cost around £100 compared to a more efficient one, which usually costs around £35 a year. Energy efficient appliances should be at the top of the list when comparing devices which is why it is crucial to help bring it to life.

Size of Appliance:

You might consider getting a smaller washing machine if you live alone or a smaller TV if you do not spend many hours in front of it. This can help make a big difference on your energy bills and your carbon footprint. You do not have to go for a more energy efficient appliance if the size is too big for you, because it will not help you save energy or money.

Energy Monitors:

Energy monitors allow you to know how much energy is being used and the best ways you can save. They can be provided for free by your energy supplier. This is an important energy saving tip, as it can help you tackle high energy users in your household

No Tank Water Boiler

Storing hot water wastes energy because heat is slowly lost from the water stored and during the process. This means that combi boilers are a much more efficient option compared to other boilers. Combi boilers heat on demand and are compact, allowing easy storage.

The latest combi boilers use condensing technology, allowing them an efficiency rating of up 99%. This is because they recycle the flu gas and are able to extract the heat from it. Older models can be around 80% efficient. New energy-efficient combi boilers can be installed for free if you are an eligible household. If you are a homeowner who claims benefits from the government, then you can claim a new combi boiler for free, with free installation. This is because as the government continues to increase its efforts to make UK homes more energy efficient and decrease its carbon footprint, new funding has become available through the ECO4 scheme and free boiler scheme to help you upgrade your heating system for free.

If you are unsure about your eligibility, fill out this form here, and one of our team members will come back to you to inform you of your eligibility and what other upgrades your home might qualify for. Insulations and radiators are also covered if they are not there or are old and inefficient.

There are grants that are also available to help make your home more energy efficient, including solar panels and heat pumps. They are both better energy providers than most of what is currently available on the market, due to the fact that they use renewable sources of energy and therefore have a low or no carbon footprint. New solar panels are able to work even during cloudy days with almost no sun, while heat pumps have become quieter and more compact. Fill out the form here to check your eligibility for a free grant to install solar panels or a heat pump at your home today.

Home Energy Guide:

The Home Energy Guide has been helping homeowners make their homes more energy efficient by giving them energy saving tips and helping connect them to the best and most reputable energy grant companies on the market. Contact us here to learn more.

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