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When choosing a washing machine, the user looks not only at the number of functions, but also at the energy efficiency class. It is important that the technique washes well and at the same time consumes a minimum amount of energy. In this article, we will show you how to determine how much energy your washing machine is using.
What are classes for and how to define them
The power of any device can be determined by the number of specified watts. But it can be difficult for a simple user to navigate the numbers. Therefore, manufacturers have simplified the task by creating energy consumption classes. Given the amount of energy consumed, the washing machine is indicated by a Latin letter. The energy consumption table below shows the class, as well as how much energy the machine will spend in one hour when loading one kilogram of things.
| Marking | Value |
| CMA with energy class A ++ the most economical among all machines today. | For washing 1 kg of laundry, the machine will use only 0,15 kW / h. |
| The class is considered less economical A+. | If you choose this washing machine, it will process a kilogram of laundry using less than 0,17 kWh. |
| Machines with class markings А . | In this case, a little more resources are consumed – 0,17-0,19 kW per hour per kilogram of things. |
| Energy class В . | The consumption of such a SM is from 0,19 to 0,23 kW per hour. |
| Energy efficiency class С . | To process one kilogram of laundry per hour, 0,23-0,27 kW will be required. |
| Washing machine with energy class D . | Energy consumption will be 0,27-0,31 kW / h. |
| Washers with markings Е . | Normal consumption will be 0,31-0,35 kW per hour. |
| Class F . | When washing a kilogram of things, 0,35-0,39 kW per hour will be used. |
| The most “wasteful” car with a class G . | The consumption will be more than 0,39 kWh. |
It is important to know! Tests to determine energy saving classes were carried out in special conditions. The reading may increase depending on the selected mode.
How did the energy classification come about?
Even 20 years ago, buyers began to pay attention to how economical the machine was in operation, and not just to the set of functional qualities. Even then, the machines began to indicate information about energy efficiency. However, indications differed in different countries. Therefore, in 1992, a unified classification with Latin letters was officially created in the EU. Now it is used all over the world, marking the body of the washing machine with special stickers.
What can affect energy consumption
- Mode selection. A program with a long wash cycle and high water temperature can increase electricity costs.
- Overload. The calculations in the table are based on one kilogram of laundry. Due to the large load, the consumption increases. This also applies to the type of fabric, which, when wet, can become heavier than the norm.
- Maintenance and service life. Over time, scale forms on the heater, which does not allow the heater to give off heat normally. As a result, electricity consumption increases. Care of the heating element will help to avoid costs and breakdowns in the future.
These factors affect energy consumption. You will not be able to accurately calculate the costs yourself. Therefore, when buying, pay attention to the marking of the washing machine. Video on the topic will help you: