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The Best Sustainable Appliances for Your Kitchen

From power-efficient models to those that cut water use, this guide to the best sustainable appliances for your kitchen explores ways to make everyday tasks greener. Energy-efficient technology is key to creating more sustainable kitchens. So, we explain how to choose an appliance that reduces electricity and water use as well as your monthly bills. To help you know which features to look for, we also cover what makes an appliance planet-friendly.

What makes an appliance eco-friendly?

An eco-friendly appliance uses less energy than standard models, with features that cut electricity or water use. Sustainable appliances can also be made using recycled or sustainable materials, like reusable plastic, to help manufacturing.

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Clever cooking

Invest in induction

The electromagnetic tech used for induction cooking cuts down energy waste, as it heats pans directly. Stir-frying this way uses up to 17 per cent less energy.

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Double-up dishes

The two zones in split-cavity ovens save energy by cooking dishes at two temperatures in one unit, while a small meal can be cooked by powering one zone.

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Number one fan

To reduce your bills by up to £20 a year, switch from conventional to fan cooking, which recirculates heated air inside the oven to keep a temperature consistent.

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Save on speedy dinners

By microwaving meals, you can cut costs as well as cooking time. Using one to heat your weekly jacket potato could save up to £30 a year on your electric bill.

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Cost-effective cooling

Multifunctional models

A fridge-freezer combines two units in one, saving space and energy – handy for small rooms. Opting for an E-rated over an F-rated model could also cut costs by up to £505 over its lifetime.

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Miele Full Height Larder Freezer FNS 7770 E Lower Drawers

No ice is nice

As well as taking up space, ice build-ups make a freezer run less efficiently. Look for frost-free technology, which prevents ice accumulation, to squeeze in more leftovers and save on energy.

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Beko 90cm 4-door American Fridge Freezer

The American dream

An American-style fridge-freezer gives even the hungriest households plenty of room for food, with no need to power an extra unit. Go for an A-rated option for frugal family feasting.

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Low-waste laundry

Lamona Washing Machine in Elmbridge Dusk Blue

Wash with less

Pick a washing machine with features that reduce water consumption – like load detection and eco cycles that cut bills by as much as £90 a year. Compared to this, our Lamona models use as much as 25% less water on a standard wash.

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Samsung WD90T654DBH/S1 Freestanding 9Kg / 6Kg 1400rpm White Washer Dryer

Saving loads

A washer-dryer combines two functions in one – so you can tackle laundry day more efficiently. For example, our Lamona models use as little as 53 litres of water per cycle - up to 20 per cent less than other brands.

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Integrated 6kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer And Oake and Gray Dove Grey Luxury Rigid Vinyl Flooring Tile

Pick a heat pump

Compared to vented or condenser models, a heat pump tumble dryer recirculates heated air in the drum, making it the most efficient way to dry laundry indoors. Choosing heat pump technology over a condenser could save you up to £130 a year.

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Washing wonders

Bosch Serie 4 SMH4HVX32G Integrated Full Size Stainless Steel Control Panel Dishwasher Not Loaded Door Open

Dishes make a difference

Forget arguments over who does the washing up. A dishwasher is the greener way to go, consuming a tenth of the water of handwashing. Eco modes use as little as 9.5 litres per cycle.

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Size matters

If you are in a small home, take eco-washing one step further with a slimline dishwasher. It is a space-saver and means small loads can be tackled efficiently with every cycle.

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Quooker Fusion Stainless Steel Tap with boiling water

Tap into efficiency

A boiling water tap only heats what you need – with no wasted energy. Whether coffee-breaking or cooking, it is an efficient alternative to power-hungry kettles or heating on the hob.

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Howdens Sustainability Pledge - Road to Zero

Our sustainability commitment

To reduce the use of plastic, at least four parts of Lamona ovens are made from recycled fishing nets or industrial thread waste. This includes the glass bracket, internal fan, or display covers.

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