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We are all paying attention to our energy bills, but did you know that you can save more than the upfront cost by choosing an energy-saving model? 

All of our energy cost data comes from our independent laboratory testing; each device we reviewed has been tested in actual scenarios to measure the energy cost required for its real operation.

We found a huge difference between the seemingly identical Class A machines and the lower operating costs of Class B and C machines.

To ensure that you understand the true cost of the equipment, you need to check our operating cost tool before purchasing.

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The cost of heat pump tumble dryers is indeed higher than that of cheaper condensers and ventilated dryers, but the energy costs can be easily recovered in just five or six years.

More importantly, choosing an inefficient dryer may significantly increase your annual bill, or even more during its life cycle.

We calculated the annual cost of each dryer we reviewed based on three full loads of drying on cotton and cabinet drying settings per week. In this way, you can know which one will make drying a simple task rather than an expensive task.

Use our tumble dryer running cost tool to find the actual cheapest dryer.

Generally, the operating cost of a free-standing refrigerator-freezer is lower than the larger American refrigerator-freezers.

Plus, the US model itself is usually an expensive investment, and they can easily cost hundreds or even thousands more than stand-alone models. This is why before buying, it is worth considering how much space you have and need, and then step back: What is the most efficient and best refrigerator I can install in the kitchen?

Use our refrigerator-freezer operating cost tool to find out which is actually the cheapest.

The two biggest factors affecting the energy and water consumption of a washing machine are its capacity and the thoroughness of the actual cleaning. 

Of course, you don’t want a washing machine that has a low operating cost and cannot wash clothes properly, but you also don’t want a washing machine that will increase your bill.

However, this is not necessarily the case. We found the excellent Best Buy and Eco Buys, which balance energy and water efficiency through excellent cleaning, rinsing and dehydration.

Use our washing machine running cost tool to find the best washing machine for you.

The dishwasher may be one of the most energy-consuming appliances in our home, and many of us use it almost every day.

Our tests have shown that a full-size dishwasher costs an average of £63 per year and is washed five times a week. Therefore, you can get a lot of savings by choosing an energy-efficient model, which is not surprising-enough to pay for the life of a brand new dishwasher.

The best part is (unlike washing machines) how much energy the dishwasher uses has no effect on its cleaning effect; some of the most efficient dishwashers we have found are the excellent Best Buys and Eco Buys.

Use our dishwasher operating cost tool to find the model with the lowest operating cost.

Ovens are often some of the most durable appliances. Our survey shows that, on average, people keep ovens for more than 20 years.

Therefore, it is very important to buy an efficient oven-it will save you 500 pounds over the life of the oven. This is based on using a fan oven at 170°C for about 5 hours per week.

In order to minimize your carbon footprint, we also recommend that you buy an electric model instead of a gas model.

Use our built-in oven operating cost tool to find out which ovens can save you the most cost.

which one? Eco Buys is our recommendation for environmentally friendly products. Just like our Best Buy, which one? Eco Buy is supported by rigorous research.

The products we give to Eco Buy will have a lower carbon footprint throughout their life cycle, and at the same time they will be able to complete their main tasks well.

Through energy and water conservation, Eco Buys highlights products that match true long-term savings and superior performance.

You also don’t have to pay to be green. We found that Eco Buy ovens cost less than £200, while Eco Buy dishwashers cost as low as £330.

Read the comments below to see all of our Eco Buys. You can also view the annual operating cost of each product in the technical specifications section of the evaluation.

We have used a new price cap of 21 pence per kilowatt-hour for all energy prices throughout the article and in our operating cost tool.

Categories: Home & Garden, Kitchen

Tagged as: Built-in Oven Dishwasher Energy Bill Energy Efficiency Energy Saving Refrigerator Freezer Sustainability TV Tumble Dryer Washing Machine