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Energy Star is a labelling system that was set up by the US government to help consumers choose products that work efficiently, lowering greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Products you can find with an Energy Star rating include household appliances, electronic goods, lighting and lighting equipment, building products, and just about anything else you could think of. (more…)

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The traditional top loader washing machine has been a family favourite for years, and for good reason. They’re faster than front loaders, and are easy to load and empty. They are quite heavy on electricity, though, and in the long run, may damage your clothes somewhat. They’re also quite pricey, compared with front loaders. Here we look at the pros and cons of top loaders, to help you decide whether they’re really for you. (more…)

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Every family needs something different when it comes to choosing a washing machine. To help you decide on the best washing machine for you, we’ve compiled a guide to washers by one of the biggest and best known appliance manufacturers out there: LG. Whether you have a very big family, a member of your family suffers from allergies, or you’re concerned about the environment – or all of the above – there’s an LG washing machine out there for you. (more…)

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Life would be infinitely harder and unimaginable without them and a lot more time would be spent at home doing manual laundry. I refer to the wonderful invention that is the washing machine. (more…)