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What do Italians want from their home? Research reveals it CasaDoxa 2022Observatory on Italians and the homedeveloped by Doxa for Samsung that highlights the relationship we have with domestic space and the increasingly central role of technology.
Beyond its elements, what is the dream home like and what are we looking for from domestic spaces? First, the houses must be comfortable and beautiful to liveAn aspect made particularly important by the time spent at home during the pandemic.
But the house must also be flexible, composed of versatile environmentswhere each room can change according to the needs of the day.
And last but not least, the perfect home must always be more sustainable, maximize energy efficiency and embrace an ethical approach to fighting waste.
With this in mind technology is the keystone to make our life easier, save energy and control consumption, at a time when expensive bills are certainly not of little importance. Starting to save by choosing efficient appliances is certainly a precaution that can make the difference.
Dear bill: hot topic
Regarding this issue, according to the poll KRUK, company operating in credit management, 90% of the sample interviewed are concerned about the increases e 72% know that a greener lifestyle oriented towards greater domestic efficiency would lead to greater savings. For this reason, 46% intend to save in the coming months to cope with the surplus in their bills, but only 13% have already started to act.
But if on the one hand Italians are careful to turn off TV and PC when they are not in use (56%) or are willing to turn down the air conditioner in summer, others more “demanding” measures for the majority of interviewees are not yet conceivablesuch as turning off the home router at night (67% of the sample) or defrosting the fridge and freezer every 3 months (56%): this action would lead to a reduction of between 30-50% of energy per year.
Surely greater attention to consumption and habits households would have a positive impact in making the home more efficient and less burdensome, but also equip themselves with new generation appliances, designed to offer maximum performance at minimum consumption can help.
Efficient appliances: interest increases, prices fall
According to the data of the price comparator idea it, on average, interest in class A appliances – and therefore more efficient – increased by + 34% compared to last year. In detail, the interest in class A washing machines and dishwashers has registered peaks of over + 200% in the last 12 months, the most efficient refrigerators involved + 130% of preferences, while the A +++ range hobs affected a + 110% of the population.
In parallel, several upper-class appliances registered during the year a sharp drop in costs thus becoming more affordable: this is the case of class A washing machines which on average this year cost 140 euros less (-18%), higher class ovens (about 80 euros less), washer-dryers (55 euros less), dryers (around 30 euros less) and range A ++ range hoods (up to 200 euros less).
Here are 10 appliances that combine perfectly efficiency, and therefore savings, and results.
Small kitchen appliances: from the ice cream maker to the blender
The air purifiers to be installed at home or in the office
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1/10Samsung QuickDrive WW90T986ASE
The washing machine’s innovative QuickDrive ™ technology Samsung of the 9800T series reduces washing times by up to 50% and allows you to obtain an impeccable clean, without sacrificing delicacy on the garments and energy efficiency (reduces energy consumption by 20% on fast cycles). The new double-movement basket then moves the garments dynamically, optimizing all washing phases. It is also extremely delicate on the most precious fabrics and up to 75% more delicate on woolen garments.
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2/10Electrolux Ultimate 800
Electrolux confirms its commitment to sustainability by putting on the market this new model of pistol grip vacuum cleaner made with 65% recycled plastic. The peculiarity of the Ultimate 800 is its ability to automatically adapting the suction power according to the surface to be treated, optimizing energy consumption and ensuring thorough and fast cleaning of spaces. Equipped with a high-speed motor and a 5-phase filtering system, it removes up to 99.99% of micro-dust with dimensions of 0.3-10 μm and ensures optimally sanitized environments. Furthermore, this model, extremely silent, reaches a sound level of only 79 db (A) and allows you to clean the rooms at any time, without disturbing.
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3/10Yeedi Vac Max
Vacuuming and washing at the same time is a great advantage, both because it saves time and electricity. Yeedi Vac Max is the robot 2 in 1 that vacuums and washes everywhere, thanks to advanced mapping. Cleaning routines, virtual barriers, cleaning of a specific area and personalized cleaning can be configured. You can manage the robot in a very simple way with your smartphone, to indicate where, when and how to clean. And, when you are faced with particular surfaces, such as carpets, it will increase by itself the suction and cleaning power, to then decrease it in the other areas.
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4/10AEG MaxiSense® induction hob
The hob MaxiSense by AEG automatically recognizes the number, size and shape of pots and pans and through the Bridge function and the Hob2Hood technology allows the hob to communicate with the cooker hood, which turns on automatically and adjusts the fan and lighting as needed. 14 power adjustment levels, digital indicator, timer and end of cooking programmer and digital indicator of the power level set for all cooking zones, they help limit waste as well as the Automax function of rapid heating to reach high temperatures in a very short time.
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RON DE WIT5/10Philips 800 series air purifier
The air purifier Philips 800 series it is compact, practical and easy to use. By pressing a single button it allows – thanks to a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 190 m³ / h – to effectively filter viruses, allergens and invisible pollutants present in the home. Perfect to use both day and night – by setting the Sleep mode, the display lights are dimmed and the purifier is super quiet – the device was conceived with a view to low energy consumption. In fact, it works at a maximum power of 20 W, the equivalent of a standard light bulb.
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Shutterstock6/10LG Washing Machine AI DD
The range of washing machines LG AI DD, through the use of Artificial Intelligence, it is able to offer over 20,000 wash combinations, customizing them based on different parameters such as the type of fabric and weight detected. The washing machine also identifies the correct amount of detergent to be dispensed through the ezDispense system, allowing you to contain waste. All with the aim of ensuring extreme care of the garments and reducing both the washing duration and energy consumption. On the basis of some tests carried out they have in fact been registered an increase in energy savings of 28%a 16% decrease in tissue damage and a 38% decrease in washing time.
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7/10tado ° Smart Thermostat Base Kit
With tado ° it is possible to have a cool house and a lighter bill. Tado ° smart thermostats and climate control help keep costs down and respect the environment more. In fact, using a smart thermostat allows you to have full control over the home temperature: it’s possible avoid energy waste when you are away from home or when you open a window to change the air. The features of Geolocation and Detection of the Open Window, in fact, block the heating or turn off the air conditioner to avoid dispersion. Use of this device records a average savings on the bill of 22% (based on internal data of 2 million smart thermostats).
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8/10T22 by Proscenic
Cooking involves a large waste of resources: time, gas, water, electricity… But with the air fryer T22 di Proscenic these resources will be limited as, on its own, it is capable not only of frying (in a healthy way with a fat reduction of up to 90%), but also of roasting, baking and grilling; well 11 preset preparation modes. In addition, you can control it remotely from the mobile app, which can also be connected with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control. A useful recipe book is also provided free of charge.
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9/10Olimpia Splendid Mystral E
Monosplit inverter high wall 9,000 btu / h with high performance R32 refrigerant gas and maximum ecological efficiency, di class A ++. It distributes the air in different ways according to the seasons e quickly changes the temperature in the room. Thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi it is possible manage all its functions from your smartphoneeven when away from home and the remote control doubles as a remote thermostatto ensure correct temperature control where the occupants of the room are located.
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10/10iotty Smart socket
Smart device that facilitates the management of any household appliance or load up to 16A. In addition to guaranteeing considerable savings in consumption, thanks to the on and off mode via dedicated button or via smartphone, this smart socket of iotty it can be subject to automation routines that can keep all its connected devices under control, programming activation and deactivation according to certain scenarios.
Source: Vanity Fair
