At this point, when the country is experiencing frequent load shedding and has had water shortages in numerous parts of the country including Cape Town which almost hit Day Zero in 2018. The reality is that we all have to consider our individual impact on these two resources and do what we can to change the status quo.
Considering that appliances contribute significantly to household electricity consumption, we really need to reconsider how we reduce electricity consumption in our homes.
A report published by the World Water Council in 2021 indicated that the majority of the households surveyed in the City of Johannesburg had appliances that were not water efficient. Therefore a combination of energy-efficient appliances and better electricity and water consumption behaviour is extremely important.
One of the leading manufacturers of Innovative home appliances, LG is continuously exploring and introducing groundbreaking ways to provide sustainable solutions to these challenges. Here they let us in on those creations where innovation meets efficiency.
Smart technology to the rescue
In a world where creating eco-friendly and sustainable homes has become vital in order to minimize our impact on the environment, incorporating green technology is the way to go in order to preserve our living space. The LG ThinQ app enables owners to check in on any LG Wi-Fi-connected appliances and control appliances from wherever they are. It also gives the user the power to optimize their appliances and ensure they are not using too much electricity which helps to maintain sustainable energy consumption and makes maintenance of appliances easy.
LG inverter technology
LG’s home appliances, whether it’s their fridge, microwave, dishwasher – you name it, they are equipped with the latest in inverter technology which shortens waiting times and increases accuracy when it comes to washing clothes, cooking a nutritious meal and storing products and other food items at ideal temperatures.
This results in shortened wait times and increased accuracy when it comes to cleaning clothes, cooking nutritious meals, and storing produce and other food items at the ideal temperature.
Your LG products in action
Knowing how these technological innovations work to save water and electricity is one thing, but what about when it comes to switching on your favourite LG appliance and seeing it in action? LG washing machines equipped with Inverter Direct Drive technology ensure that electricity is delivered to the working parts where it is needed. It also adjusts water levels based on specific loads, making sure nothing is wasted.
The same goes for the LG QuadWash dishwasher, whose Direct Drive Motor boosts energy efficiency while adjusting water levels to clean more fragile crockery and glassware.
While the LG NeoChef microwave oven uses smart inverter technology to save electricity and minimise temperature fluctuations when cooking and defrosting food. LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor cooling system in its refrigeration range. This helps maintain consistent temperatures, which is important to keep perishable goods fresher for longer, save energy and less food is wasted.
- LG’s comprehensive range of products exemplify how smart technology can make a real difference in creating and maintaining an energy-efficient and sustainable household, while saving you time and money in the long run. It’s never been more important to be aware of how we impact our natural resources and make conscious decisions for the future.
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