Do Old Washing Machines Cost You Money?
| Cleaning : Cleaning Clothes There is evidence that an old washing machines may be costing you money... “….in order to achieve the same washing performance as a modern machine does in a 40 °C wash, a 15-year-old washing machine must be operated in a 60 °C programme, and a 30-year-old one in a 90 °C programme (on average). By contrast, on average a 15-year-old washing machine requires approximately twice as much energy and water as a new one to achieve the same level of performance, and a 30-year-old washing machine about four times as much.” Source Your machine could be costing you money and using more energy than necessary, increasing your carbon footprint. But where is the point where sending your washing machine to the landfill is more economic than ordering a new one (which needs to be manufactured, transported etc.) One problem with buying a new washing machine can be that it only lasts 3-4 years; it is a common perception that older washing machines are of a higher build quality than the newer washing machines, results of a more disposable society. One of the most important factors in many washing machine engineers is brand; choose a good brand before considering features. High quality builds are still available at higher prices. Brands tend to build washing machines to the same standard in their factories whatever their sale price. The differing prices relate to more features such as spin speed and drum size rather than hardiness. So what to do if you are looking for a washing machine that’ll last more than 3-4 years? Washing machines are a very brand led sector; a good rule of thumb is to find which brands budget goods start at higher prices. Hopefully the higher the price the better build quality you can expect of that brand for all of their machines. You can also look for reviews of washing machines at online shopping comparison sites such as Kelkoo. Currently the better quality brands seem to be AEG, Bosch and Siemens, whilst the lower quality brands seem to be Hoover, Hotpoint and Philco, but shop around and make your own mind up. A good overall guide to washing machine use can be found here
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