Best eco-friendly appliances for your home

Beginning at home, we could do our bit to cut down on carbon emission. Start by picking up energy efficient gadgets. Here are our recommendations -

FLAT PANEL TVs

Panasonic TH-l32c22 (Rs 27,900)

Panasonic has always been known for its quality plasmas but now the company has one of the most power efficient LCD TV as well. This TV has a wide viewing angle across its IPS panel and consumes less than 78 Watts.

Specs: 32 inch LCD; 1 HDMI port; PC input, game mode, IPS alpha panel

LG 32LE5500 (Rs 53,490)

What makes this LED TV from LG green is its mercury-free design. In addition, the spot control technology automatically adjusts the dimming level of the local pixels, ensuring maximum energy saving. This 32-incher is powered by LG's TruMotion 100Hz scan that removes blur on fast moving objects, has a response time of 2.4 ms and is Full HD.

Specs: 32 inch LED; Wireless ready; 1 HDMI, 2 USB; 1080p; 130W power consumption

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REFRIGERATORS

Miele KFN 9753 ID (Rs 1,99,990)

Unlike traditional refrigerators, this Miele giant has A+ Energy Star rating which makes it 20 per cent more efficient that the regular A-star rated products. Although priced on the higher side, it is expected to last for more than 20 years without giving you much trouble. Specs: 262 l capacity; Touch controls; Energy consumption per 100 litres usable space: 0.29 kWh in 24 hours; CFC and HFC free

Specs: 262 l capacity; Touch controls; Energy consumption per 100 litres usable space: 0.29 kWh in 24 hours; CFC and HFC free.

Samsung RT 35 CD (Rs 23,600)

This 5-star rated refrigerator consumes less power and doesn't even require a voltage stabiliser-it operates on both low and high voltages. The addition of an LED light system ensures proper light even in the dark while keeping electricity consumption to the minimum.

Specs: 345 l; No display; Stabiliser free operation; LED lighting; Accessory box; Ice tray; Toughened glass shelves

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WATER HEATERS

Haier Spa Matrix Series (Rs 8,000)

This curvy metal water heater from Haier has a safe care system which ensures a shockproof environment. The PUF insulation keeps water hot for a longer duration and reduces power consumption by up to 40 per cent. The digitally programmable start-and-stop timer further helps in electricity saving.

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A O Smith EWS (Rs 5,825 for 5 litre)

This AO Smith water heater made it to our list because it is ideal in every aspect. It is energy-efficient (BEE gave it 4 stars), has safety features and is available in several colours.

Its glass coated heating element prevents scale formation which extends the life of the element and also cuts down the electricity consumption.

And the safety valve incorporated in the design automatically releases water in case the temperature or pressure exceeds the desired limits.

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WASHING MACHINE

LG Steam Washer Dryer F1403RDS29 (Rs 65,490)

This one-in-all washer cum dryer from LG saves on both energy and water consumption. The steam wash produces steam that penetrates into clothes and reduces water consumption by 29 per cent.

As the steam heats the drum rapidly, it even saves the power consumption by 21 per cent. Used for giving a wrinkle-free wash, less effort, time and electricity are required for ironing post wash.

Specs: 9 kg washer, 5 kg dryer; Baby care, intensive wash, Medic rinse; Inverter Direct Drive technology

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INDUCTION COOKTOP

Miele 5957 Induction Top (Rs 1,84,990)

The induction cook top is a faster way of cooking food and is energy efficient. With four zones for cooking, this Miele automatically switches on when an iron-base utensil is placed on it.

It is powered with a pan-size recognition technology that only heats the area under the pan, completely preventing electricity wastage. It also has features such as minute reminder, roasting zone, auto-heat up and programmable functions which make cooking easy.

Specs: 4 induction zones with pan size recognition heating; Power levels 1 to 9; Minute reminder; Program lock; Safety switch-off

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AIR CONDITIONERS

Panasonic Cs12KKY (Rs 30,990)

While saving your electricity bills by up to 20 per cent, this 1 ton split AC from Panasonic will use its sensors to detect human presence in the room and adjust the temperature accordingly.

This AC's smart as well. Its Advance +Plus e-ion air purifier technology captures dust particles and germs and the patrol sensor monitors dirt in the air and automatically start the purifying process.

Specs: 1 ton; 5 Star BEE; Wide and long airflow vane; Air purifying system; Removable washable panel

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Hitachi Rau18EQD (Rs 38,550)

This 5-star rated split AC has a unique feature: ACE Follow Me. Activated at the press of a button, this feature activates high sensitive sensors which detect human movements and direct the airflow in the same direction. Also, it cools the room silently, hence reducing the levels of noise pollution.

Specs: 1.5 ton; 5 star BEE-rated; 4-way air distribution; Silent cooling

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LED BULBS

Philips consumer LED bulb (Rs 649)

Offering up to 80 per cent of savings in comparison to the traditional incandescent bulbs, this LED bulb is ideal for every household. Capable of handling energy spikes and voltage fluctuations that are common in India, these bulbs are based on low-voltage technology. With the extra-long life of more than 15 years, one can be tension free as these bulbs do no emit any harmful radiations such as ultra-violet or infra-red rays.

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Glaciallight GL BR 20 (Rs 1,334)

This 5W bulb is another LED offering for your home from Glaciallight. Offering a savings of over 56 per cent energy over CFLs of similar wattage and 88 per cent over halogen bulbs, this Glaciallight bulb comes with 20,000 hours of life. It consumes less power and generates less heat, but isn't pocket-friendly as it is priced on a higher side.

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