White good electrical appliances aren’t the cheapest investments, but trading in that leaky old fridge or that loud washing machine you suspect is possessed would be a great gift to your family this season. Getting appliances that are energy efficient will also cut down on the massive power bill you get every year, which is looming ever closer as winter settles in.
If you’ve read my post on energy labels for fridge freezers, or if you are already up to date on energy efficiency information, you know that an A+ rating makes a fridge up to 25% more efficient than an A energy rating, and an A++ rating is 60% more energy efficient. These differences do save you money, but not quite as much as you would think. You’ll be fine as long as you buy a cheap fridge freezer like a Hotpoint FFA52S or a Beko Cda554. These slim, freestanding, A rated fridges will save you space and still be able to handle average storage needs. You can find both for under £300.
For the best deals on washing machines and tumble dryers, I’ve pointed out Hotpoint in the past for their simple and dependable design, but the Indesit and Beko appliance brands also put out some decent products. The Beko WME8227W is under £300 and is a great value for your money. It has a large drum and it allows you to change the heat and spin settings on each program. The Indesit Idv 65 S is easy to use and saves energy at only £200. If appliance noise is what you are looking to cut down on, this lightweight tumble dryer is what you are looking for.
