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.
i dry my washing outside whenever I can
We have bought thermal heat saving curtains for all the bedrooms and lounge its amazing how warm the rooms feel so we do not have to put the Central Heating on for as long as we used to.
Drawing the curtains as soon as it gets dark to keep the heat in; using the quick wash facility on the washing machine to use less water and power and nagging the children to turn off the lights/television when they leave the room!
We save energy by always using our washing machine at night using economy 7
Every plug socket is switched off till we need it, nothing on standby
Low energy light bulbs, and low temperature on washing machine
I have changed all my light bulbs to LED bulbs and when appliances arent being used they are turned off at the wall instead of leaving them on stand by.
Low energy light bulbs and try to get the washing out whenever possible
Switching off lights,TV’s etc when rooms are empty.
washing clothes at lower temperatures and switching off lights when no one in room
Use energy lightbulbs and if anything is not being used switch it off
Using lights only when needed using low energy bulbs, wearing layers of clothes and turning the heater when its freezing cold.
We have replace all of our bulbs with led ones. Also, we tend to have the radiators on quite low, or not at all. Choosing instead to just wear thick clothing, such as a hoodie.
Always wash efficiently using a full wash load.Already a fan of BEKO thanks for the chance to update my old BEKO washing machine!
I always make sure all sockets are switched off at night time, I used to not bother but now it’s an automatic part of my locking up the house routine. I also don’t bother buying fans etc in the summer and go by what people who live in hotter countries too, blinds and windows stay shut until the evening time so that the house stays cool then we let all fresh air in at night.
Another thing I’ve recently got is an airfryer, it’s making how much you can cook in there and it saves a lot of time and gas instead of using the cooker. xx
Using low energy lightbulbs
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Low energy light bulbs & heated kitchen rack (doesn’t use much electricity) and triple glazing which is amazing!
I save energy around the house by turning lights off when not in the room, switching off plugs if I’m not in the house or using them. I use draught excluders too, keep the heat in.
Make sure I turn all used appliances off, like the oven even though it has a clock and make sure everything is turned off at night
Timer on the shower 20 mins max that saves lots of energy, keep curtains closed to stop heat escaping .