--- title: "Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings" description: Using eco-mode is an easy way to reduce your energy bills and your environmental impact. Around 4.2 million households are overlooking this simple settings change. image: https://blog.loop.homes/hubfs/Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%20main.png --- [![loop homes](https://blog.loop.homes/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Loop_Homes_January2024/images/logo-tm.svg "loop homes")](https://loop.homes/) - Smart Meter App - [Features & Benefits](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/) - [Solar Savings Calculator](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/solar-panel-calculator/) - [Carbon Footprint Calculator](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/carbon-footprint-calculator/) - [Green Energy Forecast](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/green-energy-forecast/) - [Turn Down and Save](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/turn-down-and-save/) - [App Reviews](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/reviews/) - [User Stories](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/user-stories/) - [Loop Optimise](https://loop.homes/loop-optimise/) - [Install Solar Panels](https://loop.homes/install-solar-panels/) - [Guides ](https://loop.homes/guides/) - [Blog](https://blog.loop.homes/) - [About](https://loop.homes/loop-trust-power/) - Support - [Troubleshooting](https://loop.homes/support/) - [My Account](https://www.loophome.app) [ Sign Up for FREE ](https://www.loophome.app/signup/) - Smart Meter App - [Features & Benefits](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/) - [Solar Savings Calculator](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/solar-panel-calculator/) - [Carbon Footprint Calculator](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/carbon-footprint-calculator/) - [Green Energy Forecast](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/green-energy-forecast/) - [Turn Down and Save](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/turn-down-and-save/) - [App Reviews](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/reviews/) - [User Stories](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/user-stories/) - [Loop Optimise](https://loop.homes/loop-optimise/) - [Install Solar Panels](https://loop.homes/install-solar-panels/) - [Guides ](https://loop.homes/guides/) - [Blog](https://blog.loop.homes/) - [About](https://loop.homes/loop-trust-power/) - Support - [Troubleshooting](https://loop.homes/support/) - [My Account](https://www.loophome.app) - [![loop homes](https://blog.loop.homes/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Loop_Homes_January2024/images/loop_google_play_badge-qig8bfcvrvh957g4esfg7c5r8a263bw5gaizhsrtvk.png?width=155&height=225&name=loop_google_play_badge-qig8bfcvrvh957g4esfg7c5r8a263bw5gaizhsrtvk.png "loop homes")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustpower.loop&referrer=utm_source=Website&utm_medium=SmartMeterApp&utm_campaign=Billboard%20) - [![loop homes](https://blog.loop.homes/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Loop_Homes_January2024/images/loop_app_store_badge-qig8bfcvrvh957g4esfg7c5r8a263bw5gaizhsrtvk.png?width=155&height=225&name=loop_app_store_badge-qig8bfcvrvh957g4esfg7c5r8a263bw5gaizhsrtvk.png "loop homes")](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/loop-energy-smart-meter-app/id1483586889?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=SmartMeterApp&utm_campaign=Billboard%20) - [** ](https://blog.loop.homes/running-appliances-on-eco-mode-how-to-unlock-savings#) - - [** ](https://blog.loop.homes/running-appliances-on-eco-mode-how-to-unlock-savings#) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/loophomes) - [** ](https://blog.loop.homes/running-appliances-on-eco-mode-how-to-unlock-savings#) 1. [Home](https://loop.homes/) 2. [The Loop Blog](https://blog.loop.homes) 3. Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings ![Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings](https://blog.loop.homes/hubfs/Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%20main.png) All figures and calculations are correct at the time of publication. # Running Appliances on Eco-Mode: How to Unlock Savings Published by [ The Loop Team ](https://blog.loop.homes/author/the-loop-team) on Mar 20, 2024 Are your appliances switched to eco-mode? If not, you’re paying over the odds every time you use them.  Speaking to Loop users in a large-scale survey revealed that 15% aren’t aware, or aren’t using eco-mode - yet three-quarters say they’re concerned about [environmental issues](https://loop.homes/guides/how-to-cut-your-carbon-footprint/). Using eco-mode is an easy way to [reduce your energy bills](https://loop.homes/guides/how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills/) and your environmental impact. But, around 4.2 million households could be overlooking this remarkably simple settings change. Wasted energy makes up 30% of the average energy bill - do something about it! Get more from your smart meter with Loop. [![Download for FREE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4794770/3fdbcf98-ff1a-4c35-b95f-880aef378f68.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4794770/3fdbcf98-ff1a-4c35-b95f-880aef378f68) ## What is Eco-Mode? Eco cycles are available on a surprising range of appliances and are so-called because they are energy-saving programmes. This means you can access the lowest possible running costs, saving you money. Sometimes these cycles are longer than others which can be confusing, but they will always use the least energy. That’s because heating and cooling is the most energy-grabbing part of the process. So, running a washing machine or dishwasher on a lower temperature setting will always be more efficient, even if it takes more time. What’s more, 9 in 10 people don’t notice a big difference in performance when using eco-mode. ## ![Running Appliances on Eco-Mode 1](https://blog.loop.homes/hs-fs/hubfs/Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%201.png?width=300&height=300&name=Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%201.png) ## Which Appliances Have Eco-Mode? Dishwashers and washing machines most commonly include effective eco cycles - and most people already seem aware with 63% and 76% of households surveyed already using energy-saving modes. But that’s far from the whole story. Did you know, you can also find eco modes on these appliances? - Television - Set-top box - Gas boiler - Tumble dryer - Fridge or freezer Not every model will have an eco-mode but it’s well worth checking the manual to make sure.  For example, fridge/freezers account for around 13% of your energy bill, and washing machines, dishwashers, and tumble dryers, a further 14%, so it’s worth taking action to [reduce running costs](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/appliance-costs/).  Don’t forget the smaller consumer electronics like set-top boxes, games consoles, laptops and TVs - they take 6% of your bill yet many can be programmed to sleep overnight - or save the most by simply turning them off when not in use to avoid spending on [wasted energy](https://loop.homes/loop-smart-meter-app/phantom-load/). ![Running Appliances on Eco-Mode 2](https://blog.loop.homes/hs-fs/hubfs/Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%202.png?width=300&height=300&name=Running%20Appliances%20on%20Eco-Mode%202.png) ## What Else Can I Do to Cut My Energy Use? 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