Washing. It’s never ending in this house. With 4 kids there are always school uniforms, football kits and pyjamas. Then there are my everyday uni clothes and my work uniform. Then there’s Kevin’s work uniform (which is often covered in oil). Add in bed sheets and towels and you can imagine just how much washing we do in an average week!
Our previous washing machine had a 6kg drum – which sounds big, but really isn’t. I couldn’t fit all the bed sheets in one load, and it meant doing a lot of separate wash loads – multiple times a day. So you can imagine my delight when Beko offered me a washing machine with a 9kg capacity – and a 28 minute wash time.
Now, I will say that installation wasn’t a breeze – not because the washing machine is difficult, but because Team KnowHow proved pretty tricky to deal with. Finally, after 3 cancelled appointments and a chat with a senior manager, we finally managed to get the machine in and running, and I couldn’t wait to try it out!
We chose the WX943440B freestanding washing machine for our utility room, and went for classic black. It is also available in white and red. Billed as the perfect option for big, busy families, this washing machine allows you to wash a large 9kg load in just 28 minutes. An LED time remaining display shows you how long your cycle has left, and the durable motor comes with a 10-year guarantee. Which all sounds pretty perfect so far, right?
It’s really easy to get going; everything is self explanatory. There are several different washing options – a daily cottons for everyday wear, which also has an eco option for energy saving. Then there are specific programmes for wool and hand wash items, a hygiene wash (ideal for a cloth nappy rinse) and an anti allergy setting, which features an extra rinse to remove any traces of washing powder etc. This is something we have found really useful for Max, with his sensitive skin and eczema. There is a child lock too, so no little fingers can change the cycle halfway through, or open the door and flood your kitchen.
Of course, the cycle I really wanted to try was the Daily Quick. I was dubious I’ll admit – is it really possible to get stuff clean in just 28 minutes?
Yes. It is.
We tried a white load first – school shirts (some covered in pen and grass – thanks Jacob), PE tshirts and light coloured home clothes. I was really surprised with how efficient the 28 minute cycle was – everything came out exactly as I would have expected after a longer wash cycle. There were no marks or debris left, and everything was ready for the tumble dryer. I had the same success with a coloured wash. The only thing it didn’t really work for was Kevin’s oily work uniform – but I can’t say I am surprised there as this often needs a hotter wash anyway. I have been using the Daily Quick for everything except work clothes (mine too, as it gets covered in all sorts and needs to be washed at a high temperature for hygiene) and bedding/towels.
There is also a Super Short option, which washes 2kg of clothing in just 14 minutes – amazing for when you need something really quickly! This washing machine automatically reduces water levels for half or smaller loads, so you don’t have to worry about wasting water if you just need to get something clean in a rush.
I really like the freedom of the Daily Quick wash. Combined with the larger drum capacity, this means I can get all our washing done more quickly – and that’a huge bonus in my book! I didn’t really appreciate just how big the drum was – until I managed to get a double bedding set and 4 single bedding sets in all at once!
There is nothing we don’t like about this washing machine. It sounds silly to say something like this has changed our lives, but it really has. It has taken away the amount of time we spend doing laundry, and is helping us to more eco friendly too – which has the added bonus of reducing our energy bills!
The lovely Beko team have offered one lucky reader the chance to win their very own Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick programme. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, enter below – best of luck!
Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents only, giveaway ends 27/01/2018. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner may choose any Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick wash from the Beko website (subject to availability). Prize will include delivery and standard installation.
We turn everything off when not in use, and close doors to save on heating.
only have switched on if using, turn off if not. use light saving bulbs
I turn dowm the radiators by 1 and have the thermostat set so that the heating goes off when not needed, I have taught all family members young and old to keep doors throughout the house closed too. I am slowly changing all my old halogen bulbs which are D rated to LED bulbs that A+ and above.
Try to always tumble dry during the night – cheaper electricity, keep doors closed & turn off lights when not needed. Fantastic prize, thank you x
Energy saving bulbs and Solar panels on the roof x x x
My son and husband are obsessed with only buying low energy bulbs and ensuring that nothing is left on standby. They’re both desperately awaiting our new smart meters being installed then they can be more energy efficient. They would love to have an appliance like this in the house
we have an energy metre in the kitchen to show us how much energy is being used then we can see the effects of turning things off, and unplugging things when finished . hubby used to leave the mobile charger plugged in and just take his phone, now he sees to unplug the whole thing.it good to see the number drop, as its a good reminder system.
I have all LED energy saving bulbs. Only turn the heating on when absolutely necessary. We insulated our house really well so it holds heat well. We have a Breville hot cup that dispenses the exact amount of hot water for one cup of tea/coffee and we turn off all lights and appliances that aren’t in use.
Turn lights off and unplug things that are not being used
Quite a few ways, I only fill the kettle with as much water as I need. All of our bulbs are energy saving. We have an electric cooker and I can get away with turning the pans off a bit earlier and the heat still there is just enough to finish off the cooking.
We use energy saving lightbulbs. Turn off lights as soon as we come out of a room and switch all
Plug sockets off at the wall at bed time
I always turn the TV etc off – completely off at the plug as leaving things on standby uses almost as much electricity as having them on.
Dont leave things plugged in
We have energy saving light bulbs and always turn everything off before going to bed. We also turn of lights when leaving the room. We re use as much as we can and try not to waste as much as possible
We have energy saving light bulbs.Turn off lights when not in use.Only fill the kettle for the amount needed.Draw curtains at dusk.Turn off all plugs that aren’t in use.Have showers instead of baths.I don’t overfill or underfill the washing machine,and use the temperature required etc(or even lower.30 degrees for most items)
remembering to turn off the lights when not using them. We have turned the heating down a few degrees and havefluffy new snuggly blankets for watching tv
We end up putting lots of jumpers on when it is a little cold and all cosy up! You don’t always need the heating on, especially when money is tight
Turning everything off when not needed! It’s so easy to do, think sometimes we just get a bit lazy!
I try and make sure appliances are turned off when not in use. Also trying to encourage my children to turn off lights etc x
If we are just watching tv in the evening we turn the heating off and either just cuddle in a blanket or use the gas fire in the lounge. We have an electric blanket on the bed so it doesn’t matter if there is no heat in the bedroom, the bed is still toasty!