Like a refrigerator , a washing machine is considered one of the most necessary and often used (especially in large families or in families with children) appliances.
Therefore, when choosing a washing machine, be sure to pay attention - what is its power consumption, because this depends on the economic use of it. Also this information is necessary for selection of the stabilizer and for choosing wires for laying electrical wiring.
Washing machine power
According to the technical specifications declared by different manufacturers, the average power factor for almost all modern models of washing machines is about 2.2 kW / h. But this value is not constant, since it depends on the following factors:
- the material of the laundry to be washed;
- loaded in a drum weight;
- Operating mode (water temperature and number of revolutions).
The technical characteristics indicate the figure obtained as a result of the washing of cotton things at 60 ° C with the maximum load of the drum, and it is considered the maximum power of this model of the washing machine. In fact, when washing is consumed a much smaller amount of electricity, since it is increasingly recommended to wash at lower temperatures (30 ° C and 40 ° C).
The power rating of any household appliance depends on its energy consumption class.
Classes of energy consumption of washing machines
For the convenience of customers, on information labels, information about the energy consumption class, denoted by Latin letters: from A to G, is immediately given. Where the lowest value (from 0.17 to 0.19 kWh / kg) means the most economical, has A, and G is the largest
It should be noted that the savings between classes A and B are small, so choosing between them is better based on the efficiency of washing and the quality of the details of the washing machine itself, but below Class C, it is not recommended to buy.
Knowing how to get data from the information sticker about the power consumption and using them competently when buying a washing machine, you will be able to select the right accessories (transformers, cables) necessary for its operation and save money on paying for electricity.