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To help you in your search, we have ranked all washing machines on the UK markets in 2006 and 2007, according to water efficiency: • 2007 Washing Machine Rankings (Excel format; PDF format) We do hope to continue this work in 2008 and ideally would like to update the lists twice yearly, but Waterwise do not currently have the staff resources to do so. Many of the 2006 and 2007 models are still available, but if the model that you are looking at is not listed please
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with model information and we will do a bit of digging about the model’s water efficiency. Alternatively, you can do some calculations on your own: To figure out the water efficiency of a clothes washing machine, simply divide the model’s water consumption (in litres per standard cycle) by its capacity (in kilograms). You can find water consumption information on the EU Energy Label that is affixed to all models. The best models will have a water efficiency of less than 7.50 litres per kilogram, while the very worst can exceed 20 litres per kilogram. For more information Check out our At Home - Indoors section Visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website See the Environment Agency’s Domestic Appliances page
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Aside from water efficiency, price and colour will also be important factors to consider. In addition, almost all models on the market are now A-rated for energy, and many models are also A-rated on Spin and on Wash. The best of the best will have been awarded the Energy Saving Recommended Label by the Energy Saving Trust.