Take a smarter approach to your daily wash
From ongoing concerns about energy prices, to a need to be environmentally responsible, and busy lives that require appliances to work that bit harder, it’s essential to choose the right washing machine – which is where models with smart features can help.
Washing machines are among the most frequently used household appliances, so ensuring you have the right machine for your needs is a great way to reduce energy usage.
If you find yourself faced with ever-increasing piles of laundry, a washing machine with a large drum can help to reduce the number of loads you need to run (it’s also worth remembering that overloading a too-small drum can damage the machine and make it less efficient).
A half-load option could be right for you
But if you find it hard to fill a full load, a half-load option is a must for your machine. The LG TurboWash F4Y513WWLN1 is a great option, as it boasts a huge 13kg drum for households with big washing needs, meanwhile, its TurboWash 360 program can blitz a half load in just 39 minutes, saving energy and money.
Advances in washing technology mean that newer machine models can get laundry clean at lower temperatures. In fact, three washes at 30 degrees use the same energy as two at 40 degrees, so turning down the temperature dial can have a dramatic effect on energy usage without compromising on cleanliness.
Using the right amount of detergent is also key, as too much can affect your machine’s energy efficiency as it creates more work for the machine.
Get the right cycle and save energy
Save costs and energy, with an excellent LG wash
Choosing the right cycle can also save money and energy – many newer models have effective eco cycles, and opting for a quick wash is often sufficient, as long as items aren’t heavily soiled.
The Wi-Fi enabled LG TurboWash F4Y909WCTN4 can connect to the LG ThinQ app, giving you the option to download additional cycles and control the machine remotely, meaning you’ll always be able to choose the wash that’s just right for you.
How LG can help
For more than a decade, LG has been leading the way in terms of smart technology in appliances. From the brand’s smart platform, ThinQ, to its Smart Learner, which drops machines into low power mode to conserve energy, LG focus on tech that saves people time and money.
For example, three TurboWash models (F4Y513WWLN1 with a 13kg capacity, F4C510GBTN1 with a 10kg capacity and F4Y909WCTN4 with a 9kg capacity) all have a TurboWash 360 program which gets clothes clean in double-quick time, using less energy.
They also boast AI Direct Drive, which analyses the load to work out the best way to get clothes clean, as well as Steam Technology, which targets pollen, germs and other allergens.
Kinder to both the planet and your pocket
When it comes to washing machines, the older the model, the less efficient it will probably be.
With advances in washing technology and energy efficiency, a new appliance could pay for itself in a short time. In fact, the LG TurboWash F4C510GBTN1 even uses 10 per cent less energy than other A-rated modern machines, meaning it’s kinder to both the planet and your pocket.
Introducing heat pump technology
When outdoor line drying isn’t possible, clever technology can help here, too, as newer models with heat pump technology reheat the air already in the drum, making them more energy-efficient. In fact, heat pump tumble dryers rated A+++ could save you £980 over an 11-year lifetime compared to standard B-rated condensing tumble dryers*.
If you’re able to partially dry items on an airer before using a tumble dryer, this can save energy, as can using a high spin speed on your washing machine.
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