The UK is becoming more and more conscious about it's carbon footprint and energy saving. This week is Energy Saving Week, and a new website Time to Change (www.t2c.org.uk), have launched to raise awareness of how modern appliances can help reduce the energy used in the home. Changing to an energy efficient model can make a big difference, saving up to £40 a year and cutting your home's carbon dioxide emissions by over 200 kg.

Below are just a few of the energy saving products from Hotpoint and Indesit:

Hotpoint Aqualtis The Hotpoint Aqualtis offers a mini load cycle that washes loads with a water saving of up to 25% and energy savings of up to 40% compared to a full load.

• 1600rpm Spin Speed • 8kg Load Size • Extra Large Aperture for Easy Loading • LCD including Programme Progress Display • Variable Temperature and Spin • 24 Hour Delay Timer • Child Lock • 4 Personalised Memory Buttons • Acoustic Sound Proofing • 'A' Wash, 'A' Energy and 'A' Spin Performance, with Eco Feedback • Duvet Cycle • Bed and Bath Cycle • Shirt Cycle • Super Silent Wash • Mini Load • Fast Wash • Reduce Creases • Woolmark Platinum Care – Hand Wash Wool • Price in the region of £499

Indesit Moon The Indesit Moon washing machine is A+ energy rated and has the latest design technology. It also boasts the top four most commonly used programmes easily accessible via its unique interface.

• 1400 Spin Speed • 6kg Capacity • Unique Design • Touch Control Interface • Performance Efficiency • Smart Technology • Self Cleaning Detergent Dispenser Inside the Door • 60 Degree Wash Programme for White and Colourfast Cottons • 40 Degree Wash Programme including Reduced Creases • 30 Degree Wash Programme for Delicates • 30 Minute Fast Wash • Price in the region of £299

Hotpoint Fridge Drawers HDR1901 The Award winning Hotpoint fridge drawers are the latest trend in refrigeration for the kitchen and are A+ energy rated.

• Two individual drawers • 90 cm wide • 'A+' energy rating • 190 litre capacity • Antibacterial protection • Wine rack • Adjustable legs • Price in the region of £849

Indesit BAAN 134 X Fridge Freezer The Indesit fridge freezer is A+ energy rated and recommended by the Energy Savings Trust. It uses only 230kwh/yr, which is over 45% less energy used than an equivalent model from 2002 (source MTP).

• Stainless Steel • Hygiene control • Reversible doors • 187 fridge and 135 litre freezer capacity • Safety glass shelves • Maxi bottle shelf • Ice3: integrated ice trays on freezer drawer • 2 salad bins • Light Xtra • A+ Energy rating • Price in the region of £229

Hotpoint Ultima Dishwasher FDW85 The Hotpoint Ultima dishwasher is AAA energy rated. Dishwashing can save up to 40 litres of water compared to hand washing.

• A energy, A wash, A dry performance • 12 place settings • Super silent only 46dB • 8 programmes, 5 temperatures • Top or bottom basket half load • Time delay • Click clack adjustable basket • Duo wash • Special guest wash • Fast wash • Intensive wash • Delicate wash • Pre wash • Salt and rinse aid refill indicators • Removable cutlery basket • Foldable plate racks • Foldable cup/safety knife rack • Price in the region of £299

Indesit Double Oven FIDM20IX This Indesit Electric Double Oven has an A energy rating in both ovens, and self clean liners.

• Stainless Steel • Electric conventional top oven • Twin conventional grill • Usable volume: 35 litres in top oven and 65 litres in main oven • Electric multi function main oven • Quick frost function • Electronic programmable timer • Air flow cooling fan • 2 thermostat lights • Double glazed oven doors • Top/main oven energy efficiency: A A • Price in the region of £459

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For more information or images of any of these products please contact Samantha Henry on 020 7802 8111 or email samantha.h@bravepr.com