Power Consumption of a Washing Machine

The wattage of washing machines can vary. To determine the exact number of kW consumed by the washing machine, you need to read the information on the sticker of the household appliance. Usually this sticker is glued by the manufacturer on the body of the machine. It is possible to find out information about the power of the washing machine if you specify what power class the household appliance belongs to.

The power consumption of a household appliance such as a washing machine is not constant, but a variable figure. It all depends on the particular mode of washing, the amount of laundry and, of course, the type of material. The average power rating of a washing machine can be up to 4 kW. Today, the world is trying to save resources, so they try to use more of those household appliances that belong to class "A". The power consumption of such appliances can reach 1.5 kWh.

Class E, F, G used to be. Modern manufacturers do not produce washing machines with such power classes.

When conducting laboratory tests, experts use washing at a temperature of up to 60 degrees. Cotton linen is used as the items to be washed. The drum of the washing machine is loaded to the maximum. All calculations determining the energy efficiency class are based on such washing.

Many different factors affect the number of kilowatts a washing machine consumes.

• The service life of the appliances. That is, the more the washing machine works, the more deposits accumulate on the heating element. Such formations significantly complicate the operation of the machine and the process of heating water, respectively increasing electricity consumption;
• The type of clothes and fabrics also greatly affects the power consumption of the washing machine. The thing is that the wet fabric differs from the dry in weight, respectively, requires different electricity consumption;
• The load of household appliances greatly affects the power consumption. The calculation of the amount of electricity consumption is taken on the basis of one kilogram of laundry, therefore, the more you load the drum, the more electricity consumption is needed by the washing machine;
• The washing program also affects the electricity consumption. It also refers to the temperature that is needed for washing. A high temperature will require a large amount of electricity. A long washing process increases the amount of kilowatts consumed.

First of all, it is necessary to understand which parts of the household appliance consume electricity:

• The electric motor. This main element of the washing machine is responsible for creating the necessary rotation of the drum. The main types of motors that are used for washing machines include a direct-drive motor, an asynchronous motor and a collector motor. The average amount of power consumption will range from 400 to 800 watts, that is, from 0.4 kW to 0.8 kW. By the way, the normal mode of washing consumes less power than in the spinning process.
• TEN, which is responsible for heating water to the required temperature. This part of the washer also creates a fully automated process of drying/washing things. The quality of washing depends on the choice of temperature mode. For example, when rinsing in cold water, the heating element does not turn on at all, but during the washing at 90-95 degrees, the heating element works to the maximum. Each built-in heating element in the washing machine has its own set power, which can reach 2.9 kW. Accordingly, the higher the power, the faster the water will be heated.
• The pump or pump. This important part of the washing machine is designed for the process of pumping water, which can occur during the various stages of washing. Pumps mostly consume up to 40 watts.
• The control panel, which includes radio components, various lights, the necessary starting capacitors, a variety of sensors, a special programmer and an electronic module, can consume up to 10 watts.

By the way, in addition to the above factors, other aspects also affect the amount of electricity consumed. For example, the unjustified consumption of electricity consumed by the washing machine.

• Firstly, the unjustified use of the dryer. You should try on windy sunny days to dry laundry outside, thereby saving energy consumption.
• Secondly, it is necessary to choose the right washing mode, because The inaccurately chosen program can consume 30% of the extra kilowatt.
• Thirdly, It is necessary to load the drum fully, because if this is not done, the power consumption is 10-15% higher. Accordingly, it is better to load one complete wash than several small ones.
• And most importantly, The washing machine should be unplugged immediately after washing.