Saving energy and water by switching to a sustainable washing machine is a win for the environment and your pocketbook! This is because 90% of all energy used to wash your clothes comes from just waiting for the water to heat up. With the average household doing almost 400 loads of laundry a year, this is where energy efficiency washers (with cold water settings, smaller drums, and shorter cycles) can make a huge difference.
While eco friendly washing machines can sometimes be more expensive off the bat, you will save money in the long run! If you buy a high-quality one, it should last anywhere between seven and ten years… that is a lot of years to cut down your energy and water bills!
Last but not least, eco friendly machines are generally much quieter to run and gentler on your clothes. This is because traditional washers are loaded from the top and use an agitator to free dirt and oils. While effective, agitators can be noisy and are very rough on delicate fabrics. Most eco friendly models are front load washers since they use about 45% less energy and 50% less water, but we will get more into that later.
Read Candice Batista’s full article on The Eco Hub.