In a perfect world, our homes are spaces of comfort and ease. The appliances work how they’re supposed to, without extra effort on our part. Technology makes getting the things we need to get done easier. Luxury appliances make the experience better. 

If you’re in the market for a new luxury appliance, you may be wondering how to make a sustainable choice without compromising on style. After all, our heating, cooling, water heater, and lighting make up 66% to 75% of our electricity use. Your washer, dryer, refrigerator, and oven make up another 16%. 

Here’s everything you should consider when picking out a luxury appliance, sustainable luxury brands, and five appliances you could buy today. 

4 Things to Look for in Sustainable Luxury Appliances

If you want luxury and sustainable you don’t have to compromise. Luxury appliances now include high-quality materials and innovative technology. They are designed with four pillars of sustainability in mind.

1. Creating less waste during production: This could include using recycled materials, or minimizing packaging when sending you your appliance.
2. Energy and water efficiency: Reducing energy and water consumption allows you to live a more sustainable day-to-day life, without compromising on your regular routines. 
3. End-of-life: All products eventually stop working, or need to be replaced. Being able to recycle, or donate an appliance at the end of its life makes it more sustainable than landfill bound appliances.
4. Company impact: This is how the company, as a whole operates. Do they use solar panels to power their factories, or offset their carbon emissions? Sustainable companies should support the greater good. 

Brands now offer more sustainable luxury appliances than ever, as a response to demand, and because of their own desires to have a positive impact on the planet.

Top Luxury Appliance Brands

Here are some of the top luxury appliance brands that offer sustainable and energy-efficient products.

Miele

Miele is a German luxury appliance brand that offers a wide range of products like refrigerators, cooking ranges, dishwashers, and washing machines. Miele’s appliances are known for their durability and longevity, with many products designed to be energy efficient, and last for decades. 

These appliances are perfect for the average household, luxury rentals, or vacation homes. 

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

These brands are actually three luxury appliance brands owned by the same company. Sub-Zero is known for its high-end refrigerators, while Wolf offers a range of cooking appliances, including ranges, cooktops, and ovens. Cove specializes in dishwashers. All three brands are known for their quality and durability, and many of their products are Energy Star certified. 

They’re a great company to explore if you’re looking to build a luxury kitchen from the ground up!

Thermador

Thermador is a luxury appliance brand that offers a wide range of products, including refrigerators, cooking appliances, and dishwashers. Thermador’s appliances are known for their innovative features, such as their Freedom® Induction Cooktops, which allow you to cook with any size or shape of pan. Thermador also offers a variety of energy-efficient products, including their Star® Burners, which use less gas than traditional burners.

If you want stainless steel throughout your home, Thermador can help you achieve a cohesive and sophisticated look. 

Gaggenau

Gaggenau is a German luxury appliance brand that offers a range of high-end products, including ovens, cooktops, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Gaggenau’s appliances are known for their sleek, modern design and innovative features, like the Vario cooktops, which allow you to customize your cooking surface. Gaggenau focuses on sustainability by creating energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products. 

We love how long these appliances last!

JennAir

JennAir is a luxury appliance brand that offers a range of products, including refrigerators, cooking appliances, and dishwashers. JennAir’s appliances are known for their innovative features, such as their Obsidian interior refrigerators, which provide a sleek, black interior. They also offer a variety of energy-efficient products, including their TriFecta™ dishwashers, which use less water and energy than traditional dishwashers.

GE and Monogram

GE is one of the leading sustainable companies in the world, which includes their Monogram line. They prioritize energy standards set by the EPA and try to exceed them. GE has been named as one of Forbes 2017 World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Monogram offers luxury appliances that are both stylish and eco-friendly.

Samsung

Samsung is committed to developing eco-conscious products that help you conserve energy, cut costs, and build a more sustainable future. They offer a range of smart home appliances that are designed to be energy-efficient and reduce waste. Samsung’s washing machines, for example, feature a Less Microfiber™ Filter that captures microfibers released during the washing process, preventing them from entering our waterways.

Bosch

Bosch is another brand that prioritizes sustainability and eco-friendliness. They offer a range of appliances that are designed to be energy-efficient and reduce water usage. Bosch’s dishwashers, for example, use only 2.9 gallons of water per cycle, compared to the industry standard of 6 gallons.

LG

LG is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. They offer a range of energy-efficient appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and more. LG’s refrigerators feature a Door-in-Door design that reduces energy consumption by up to 47%.

Dacor

Dacor believes that life and luxury should be connected. Their state-of-the-art kitchen appliances include ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and more. They save energy and aren’t made with Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). They’re also ENERGY Star certified. 

Plus, they’re based in California, meaning a smaller carbon footprint for transportation!

Liebherr

Liebherr offers a food preserver that extends the shelf life of food, reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. Their parent company has proprietary technology that allows for the production of appliances with the largest capacity while using less energy. Given Liebherr’s popularity, it’s no surprise they have an international presence. 

Beko

Beko has made sustainability commitments by reducing its use of toxic chemicals and promoting ethical labor practices – making them a company that cares about their sustainability commitments from start to finish. They make sustainable dishwashers, freezers, dryers, and more. 

These luxury appliance brands offer a range of sustainable and energy-efficient products that can help you reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying the benefits of sleek, intuitive, luxury appliances. Whether you’re looking for a new refrigerator, cooking appliance, or dishwasher, these brands offer some of the best products on the market.

Choosing the Best Luxury Appliances

Here’s what you should consider when picking out an appliance to strike a balance between luxury and sustainability. 

1. Energy Efficiency

Look for appliances that have a high Energy Star rating, which means they use less energy and are better for the environment. Some luxury appliance brands that are known for their energy efficiency include Gaggenau, Thermador, and Miele.

2. Style and Design

Luxury appliances are not just functional, they’re also stylish and can add a touch of elegance to your home. When choosing luxury appliances, consider the style and design of your kitchen and choose appliances that complement the overall aesthetic. 

3. Durability and Reliability

Luxury appliances are a significant investment, so it’s important to choose appliances that are durable and reliable. Look for brands that are known for their quality and longevity. Brands known for their high-quality materials and superior craftsmanship will last for years to come.

4. Features and Functionality

Luxury appliances often come with advanced features and functionality to make tasks easier and more efficient. Look for appliances that have features that fit your lifestyle. If you love to cook, consider a luxury range with multiple burners and a convection oven. Or, if you have a large family, look for a luxury refrigerator with ample storage space.

When choosing the best appliances for your home, consider the factors that are most important to you, such as energy efficiency, style and design, durability and reliability, features, and functionality. The appliance that strikes the right balance between these categories is likely a worthwhile investment for your home. 

Energy Efficiency in Appliances

When you’re shopping for appliances, it’s important to look for the ENERGY STAR label. This certification ensures that the appliance meets the energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ENERGY STAR appliances use up to 50% less energy than standard appliances, which can translate to significant savings on your energy bills.

The following table highlights some of the most energy-efficient appliances in 2023:

Other appliances that can be big energy wasters include:

• Air conditioners
• Water heaters
• Pool pumps
• Televisions
• Computers

When shopping for these appliances, look for models with the ENERGY STAR label or other energy-efficient certifications. You can also reduce your energy consumption with power strips that easily turn off multiple devices at once.

Investing in energy-efficient appliances can help reduce your energy consumption. When shopping for appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR label and consider the long-term energy savings of the appliance.

How Sustainable Appliances Help the Environment

Not all appliances are created equal. Some just don’t do their jobs. Some are clunky, and create a poor user experience. Others have a bigger impact on the environment. So, why invest in a sustainable appliance? Here are three ways sustainable appliances help the environment. 

Reduced Water Usage

Sustainable appliances, like luxury dishwashers, can help to reduce water usage. Many luxury dishwashers are designed to use less water than traditional designs, while still providing excellent cleaning performance. This conserves water and reduces the strain on local water supplies. 

Many dishwashers have also been designed to reuse rinse water as the wash water for the next cycle, creating less water waste!

Lower Energy Consumption

Sustainable appliances use less energy to operate, which can help to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy bills. When you purchase a sustainable luxury appliance, you can feel confident that you are doing your part to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change. 

Longer Lifespan

Sustainable luxury appliances (in particular) are built to last longer than other appliances. This means that you won’t need to replace them as often, which can help to reduce waste and conserve resources. When you invest in a sustainable luxury appliance, you are making a long-term commitment to sustainability. Many luxury brands also provide a lifetime of support for your appliance. 

One more thing to consider:

You’re Taking a Stand for the Planet

When you purchase a sustainable luxury appliance, you are making a statement about your values. Your decision to invest in a sustainable appliance sends a message to manufacturers that you are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products. This can help to drive demand for sustainable products and encourage manufacturers to develop more sustainable options in the future.

Five Types of Luxury Sustainable Appliances with Timeless Design and Environmental Commitments 

#1: Induction Ranges

Induction ranges are more energy-efficient than traditional gas or electric ranges and are safer to use because they don’t have an open flame or hot coils.

We love the Thermador induction range. This range has three large cooking zones, so you can fit large or oblong pots and pans easily. Plus, Powerboost can boil water in as little as three minutes. There’s no faster way to make a bolognese! 

It also has a unique feature – smart adjustments. Simply slide the pan up the range to adjust the heat level. The range has MoveMode, which allows you to slide pots and pans to new spots without spilling.

As if it couldn’t get any fancier, it’s also wifi enabled! 

#2: State-of-the-Art Refrigerators

State-of-the-art refrigerators are a must-have for any luxury kitchen. These refrigerators offer a range of features that not only reduce your energy consumption, but also keep your food fresh and delicious.

Check out the Thermador refrigerator. A couple of things we love about it include:

• It’s wifi enabled, so you can adjust drawers before you get your food home. 
• It has adjustable drawer settings to control temperature and humidity levels, keeping food fresh longer.
• The compartments can be set to specific food groups, (like ice cream, chill, beverage, meat and fish, or freeze), which makes the most of the compartment space based on what you need to store now. 
• It has four built-in cameras that allow you to take a peek at what you have in your fridge without opening the door – saving energy.
• The stunning diamond ice cubes! 

You can also explore options from Sub-Zero and Dacor. 

Sub-Zero refrigerators are designed to be energy-efficient and come with a range of features such as air purification systems, water filtration, and temperature control.

If you’re not much of a cook, Dacor refrigerators are a great option. This refrigerator can automatically fill purified water with a built-in infuser and has an ice maker that creates whiskey ball ice. This feature not only adds a touch of luxury to your kitchen but also reduces the need for plastic water bottles.

#3: Water Wise Washers

When we do our laundry, we expect crisp, clean clothes that are ready for us to wear as soon as they come out of the dryer. That process starts with a washer. Sustainable washing machines are equipped with AI that sets the wash type based on load size and fabric, helping avoid water, energy, and detergent waste. Many models also include a water recycling tank, allowing you to reuse the final rinse water in the next cycle.

Energy Star certified washers use around 25% less energy and 33% less water than other washing machines. These washers can last 11 to 14 years, making them a long-term investment that will pay off in the long run. Here are two great Energy Star certified options.

The LG washing machine has 14 wash cycles and can be remotely started and monitored with a smartphone. The Sense Clean system automatically sets the water level and wash time for each load based on weight, ensuring that you’re not wasting water or energy.

Electrolux laundry reuses recycled plastic in their product and have reduced their carbon emissions by 70% since 2015. Their washers help your clothes last longer by protecting your whites and colors. Plus, they offer low-flow water options like the Pure Rinse cycle option.

While not a luxury, pairing a grey water tank with your washing machine, recently approved in Colorado, can help maximize your water usage and water perennial trees. 

#4: Low Flow Dishwashers

Low-flow dishwashers typically use around 3 gallons of water per cycle, compared to traditional models that can use up to 6 gallons per cycle. This means that you can save a significant amount of water with each wash.

Many low-flow dishwashers also have energy-saving features to reduce energy consumption. For example, some models have a delay start function that allows you to run the dishwasher during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower.

When shopping for a low-flow dishwasher, look for models that are Energy Star certified. Some popular low-flow dishwasher brands include Miele and Bosch. 

#5: Sustainable Showers

Everyone loves a long, steamy shower. Or, maybe you’re someone who’s into the cold shower trend. Either way, showers are an essential part of our day or week. A sustainable shower is designed to reduce water consumption without sacrificing performance or comfort. 

One of the key components of a sustainable shower is a waterwise shower head. These showerheads are designed to use less water than traditional shower heads without compromising on pressure or flow. For example, the Nebia by Moen Quattro showerhead uses up to 50% less water than a standard shower head, while still providing a powerful and invigorating shower experience.

By choosing a sustainable showerhead or system and taking steps to reduce your water usage, you can enjoy a luxurious shower experience while also doing your part to conserve water and protect the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luxury Sustainable Appliances

What are some examples of eco-friendly luxury appliances?

Eco-friendly luxury appliances include refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, and dishwashers that are designed to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste. Some examples of eco-friendly luxury appliances include the Sub-Zero PRO 48 refrigerator, the Miele G 7000 dishwasher, and the Thermador Freedom® Induction Cooktop.

What are the best luxury appliance brands?

Some of the best sustainable luxury appliance brands include Miele, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Thermador. These brands are known for their high-quality, durable appliances that are designed to last for many years. They also offer a range of eco-friendly features, such as energy-efficient motors, water-saving technologies, and sustainable materials.

What are the most energy-efficient luxury appliances?

The most energy-efficient luxury appliances are those that are designed to use as little energy as possible while still providing high performance. Some examples of energy-efficient luxury appliances include the Miele W1 washing machine, the Sub-Zero PRO 48 refrigerator, and the Thermador Freedom® Induction Cooktop.

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