Once you decided to go sustainable, you have definitely made an order in your wardrobe and went through all cleaning and self-care products to make sure that you are investing in ethical and eco-friendly brands. Probably you have already taken another step and have decorated and furnished your home with ethically made pieces. You might have even gone zero-waste already, which is definitely a huge accomplishment!
But what about electrical appliances you have in the house? Although you may save energy making sure that light bulbs don’t work overtime and the air conditioner is used only when you truly need it, there is always a place for improvement.
In this article, we decided to talk about the energy-efficient home appliance that will help you save money and the planet at the same time!
1. LG C1 48 inch 4K Smart OLED TV
Although modern TV sets consume much less electricity than those from our childhood, hardly anyone can call them an example of an energy-efficient appliance.
LG has come up with a model that will help you save a great deal of money on your electricity bill with its modest 130W consumption and reduce your carbon footprint using recycled materials in the TV’s plastic parts and packaging.
2. Miele 5957 Induction Top Cooker
This brand is considered one of the greenest home appliance manufacturers for a reason. Their induction top cookers are designed to make you forget about energy waste.
They turn on and off automatically as soon as you place and remove a pot or frying pan. Moreover, this top cooker can recognize the size of the dish you have put on it and adjust the heating strength and diameter automatically. Moreover, the top cooker has a safety protocol that would prevent you from turning it on by mistake and burning yourself.
3. Ravenna Wall Range Hood
This hood will help you keep the air in your kitchen clean and safe. It has a recognition mechanism that scans the air and makes the system turn on and off when needed.
The hood has an elegant minimalistic design with a led display. It is an energy-saving device that will work automatically, so you won’t have to worry about wasting energy if you forget to turn it off.
Moreover, it is made out of low-impact materials, which can be cleaned easily with plain water, which will help you reduce the use of chemical cleaning products in your kitchen.
4. Severin S2 One Touch automatic coffee machine
This coffee machine has a unique energy-on-demand technology which makes it one of the most energy-efficient kitchen appliances on the modern market. You can adjust the timer, coffee intensity, and numerous other features easy to get a cup of perfect fresh coffee every morning.
The brand takes sustainability seriously, using recycled materials in their appliance and packaging. They also donate a share of their profit for environmental projects.
5. Gorenje Compact Integrated Dishwashers
While you might have already tried sustainable zero-waste dishwasher drops, your dishwasher itself can also contribute to environmental protection.
Those dishwashers come in various sizes and have an AAA energy consumption indicator, which makes them the most eco-friendly in their segment. Moreover, you can set the timer and adjust the washing programs not to waste energy and product on moderately dirty glasses and cups.
6. Consumption Feedback Switch
This small and elegant device will announce to you if you are overusing or wasting electricity in your house. We all forget to turn off lights from time to time or don’t even notice that it is on. This switch will start indicating waste with blinking as soon as you go over the daily energy consumption norm in your room.
Indeed, you may be surprised how much less electricity you really need for comfortable living.
7. The Power Cord
It is much easier to save water than electricity simply because we see water and know exactly how much of it goes down the drainage.
This Power cord will allow you to get the same impression from the energy use. It lights up when plugged in. The brightness of the light is proportional to the electricity consumption. In other words, this cord will help you visualize how much electricity each device consumes and make more responsible choices saving a great deal of energy.
8. E-pick
How many times have you left the TV on and left the room wasting energy? This device will help you avoid such situations. It has specially-designed sensors that monitor the space around it through motion detectors and cut off power for your TV as soon as you exit the room or fall asleep.
9. Glowing Socket
This socket works like the cord that we have described above, but it is much more versatile.
It glows with different colors when you plug in your household appliance. This way, you kill two birds with one stone:
- Know exactly which appliance is consuming the most energy and therefore should be replaced with a more eco-friendly analog;
- Remember to turn off all appliances when you leave the room, go to sleep or get out of the house.
10. Baumatic Steam Oven
This is an appliance for those who want to eat healthily and save energy on the way. The steam oven will help you cook over 50 various healthy dishes for the whole family and consumes much less energy than any oven you might have had in your house before.
The brand is known as one of the most responsible home appliance manufacturers. They design their products the way that they would require the least materials possible and use recycled plastic and metals as well 100% recycled cardboard for packaging.
11. Zanussi ZFU628W01 Freezer
If you decided to start a zero-free lifestyle, you would definitely need a good freezer. Zanussi claims that their freezers are at least 20% more energy-efficient than any other similar devices on the market.
Moreover, they have an innovative technology that helps to prevent hazardous consequences of Freon leaks. The freezer itself and its package contain recycled materials.
12. Panasonic Cs12KKY Air Conditioner
While air conditioners are called the main reason for energy waste, especially in the summer, Panasonic has come with a technology that will help you be more energy-efficient even during a heatwave.
It has motion sensors and detectors that will switch it off as soon as you leave the room. The design itself is pretty straightforward and allows you to extract and clean the filters easily without chemical products.
13. LG F1403RDS29 Steam Washer Dryer
This washing machine is not only one of the most energy-saving in its market segment but will also help you save water and protect the environment with each wash.
It uses 20% less water for each wash and has a filter that prevents it from contaminating the groundwater with microplastics. Moreover, its steaming technology causes much fewer wrinkles which eventually lets you spend less energy on ironing also.
14. Miele KFN 9753 ID Refrigerator
Just like air conditioners, fridges are considered the most dangerous appliance pieces for the environment. However, Miele claims that this fridge is the “greenest” in its segment.
The brand claims that it will serve you at least 20 years, staying away from a landfill. Moreover, its coolant liquid is truly innovative and eco-friendly. It is free of chloroform carbons and hydrofluorocarbons (CFCs and HFCs), which are the greatest destroyers of the ozone layer.
15. Frigidaire Gallery 21.4 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
Another fridge that promises to protect your food as well as the planet from decay. Those fridges belong to a premium segment but promise to pay off much faster than their cheaper analogs, saving you a great deal of money on electricity.
Moreover, they constantly filter and monitor the air inside the fridge, preventing your food from spoilage much longer and therefore helping you go zero-waste.
16. 3.1 Cu. Ft. Single Wall Oven with High-Heat Self-Cleaning System
This oven basically takes care of your food and itself. Not only is it one of the most energy-saving kitchen appliances, but it is also interactive, which helps you save even more electricity and keep your kitchen safe.
It sends push notifications as soon as the temperature is optimal or your food is ready.
Moreover, this over has a self-cleaning system which allows you to get rid of all grease and contamination with water only. In other words, you will need much fewer kitchen cleaning products.
17. LG Laundry Sets
These sets don’t only save energy but also protect you and your family from allergens and pathogens.
Both laundry machines and dryers from the series consume 20% less energy than other appliance does for the same operations. Moreover, they are designed to sanitize the clothes reducing mold contaminants and even pathogens from the materials.
Those features are most important if you have newborn children in the house or tend to have allergies, chronic skin conditions, or irritations. Also, the dryer is equipped with technology that prevents wrinkles even on such complicated materials as cotton and linen. Eventually, you will need less ironing, which will also reduce the amount of energy your household consumes
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