{"id":2262,"date":"2020-10-13T08:38:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T08:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2024-01-26T14:04:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:04:33","slug":"cost-of-running-a-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/cost-of-running-a-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost Of Running A Washing Machine [Most Efficient + 6 Easy Cost Saving Tips]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
See how much power a washing machine uses, and how much it costs per load, month and year. And get 6 easy tips to reduce your running costs.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reader request update:<\/em> The Bosch WAW285H1UC<\/strong><\/a> is the most energy efficient washing machine<\/strong> in 2024 – consumes just 84 kWh p\/y, costs just $10.92 annually (based on typical usage and $0.13 p\/kWh), which represents a saving of nearly 5x compared to standard units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washing machines are big, bulky appliances that can be running for several hours a day, every day. This can lead to concern around electricity costs. So let\u2019s take a load off our minds (laundry pun!), and check out the cost of electricity for each load, month and year of running a washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, it costs 17 cents per load, $4.28 per month, and $51.35 per year to run a standard washing machine in the US.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the UK, a standard washing machine costs 22p (29c) per wash, \u00a35.60 ($7.24) per month, and \u00a367.18 ($86.90) per year, on average, to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to see how much it costs to run a washing machine across 24 different countries, where the US ranks in terms of electricity costs, and get 6 easy tips to help you reduce the cost of running your washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first we need to take a look at how much power a washing machine consumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. How much electricity does a washing machine use?<\/a>
  2. Washing machine electricity cost<\/a>
  3. The most efficient washing machines 2024<\/a>