Turn your home into an 'eco haven'

Energy-efficient home appliances have become an industry trend as consumers pursue greener lifestyles.

Innovation has triggered research and development into more environmentally-friendly air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and water heaters, as well as a host of other household products.

"Home appliance manufacturers have had to adjust to this new philosophy," said Liang Zhenpeng, an independent consumer electronics analyst. "This means an increase in R&D investment of energy-saving, low-carbon emission products.