We will be very incomprehensible in the use of washing machines, washing machines only need to press a button to wash clothes, so that the clothes become clean, then why how simple the operation of the washing machine, but the washing machine consumption of electricity is more?

The power consumed by the washing machine directly affects the expenditure of our electricity bill. In our family, the energy consumed by the washing machine is also counted more. So it is necessary for us to understand the amount of energy consumed by the washing machine. In this article, we will learn about the power consumption of washing machine and other issues with you.

1. How much electricity does a washing machine consume in a day?

Washing machines work on the principle of removing stains from clothing through mechanical rotation and the impact of water flow, and although it is true that different types of washing machines may use different technologies to achieve this, the basic principle is the same. The purpose of adding laundry detergent is to disperse the stains and make it easier to wash the clothes.

And since the washing machine mainly relies on the motor to rotate for the main washing purpose, the motor is also the most power consuming part of the washing machine, by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy in order to drive the drum containing the clothes.

For the power consumption of washing machine, the average value obtained from the survey will be different from the actual power consumption of home washing machine, so we will use the calculation method to calculate the approximate power consumption of the washing machine, which will be more reliable. But before you do that, you need to know the following data about your washing machine.

The power of the washing machine: you can find the product information label on the surface of the washing machine, which usually has important information about the washing machine on it. If you don’t find the power of the washing machine on the label, you can also look for more detailed information on the manual of the washing machine. In addition to this, we have compiled a list of some commonly used washing machine wattages for you.

Washing Machine Hours: For most washing machines, you can calculate the hours of use in a day by adding up the hours you timed each time you used the washing machine. For some higher end washing machines, they come with a display that you can check by pressing a specific button, which will allow you to see the cumulative hours of use directly.

Once you know these two figures, you can use the following formula to calculate the power consumption of your washing machine.

Power consumption of the washing machine = power of the washing machine * hours of use of the washing machine.

If the power of your washing machine is 1000W, and you use the washing machine for 1h per day, then the power consumption of the washing machine in a day will be 1000W*1h=1000W, which is 1kwh.

2. How much can I save by using a solar system to power my washing machine?

For an appliance like a washing machine, which consumes a lot of electricity, the amount of money that can be saved by using a solar system to power a washing machine can be affected by a number of factors, such as the type of washing machine, the type of washing machine, the frequency of using the washing machine, etc. The solar system only requires the use of sunlight. The solar energy system can generate electricity by using only sunlight and it can also provide enough power support for the appliances. Solar systems require little to no running costs during their use, which equates to a complete saving on the electricity bill you have to pay for your washing machine. If your local electricity price is $0.1, we calculate that you can save $0.1 a day, $3 a month, and $36 a year by using the above figures.

3. Tips to reduce the power consumption of washing machine

Separate washing: For different kinds of clothes, they need different washing time. It is necessary to wash different thicknesses of clothes separately. General texture of thin and soft chemical fiber, silk and other fabrics only need four or five bells can be washed, and like jeans, thicker texture of the clothes need more than ten minutes to wash, so the classification of clothing, if you wash, it will reduce the use of the washing machine time, naturally, the power consumption of the washing machine is also reduced.

Appropriate water level: When using the washing machine to wash clothes, you have to choose the appropriate water level according to the amount of clothes, when the water is low, it will affect the tumbling of the clothes, increase the length of the washing time, and increase the power consumption of the washing machine. However, when the water level is too high, it will increase the pressure on the motor of the washing machine and the power consumption of the washing machine will also increase.

Choose strong washing: In the same time, weak washing will increase the number of times the motor rotates, and the number of times the motor rotates will increase the instantaneous starting current resulting in the loss of electrical energy, wasting more power. So if the washing conditions allow, we still prefer to recommend strong washing.

Conclusion:

Knowing the power consumption of your washing machine is an important part of reducing your household electricity bill. Once you know the power consumption of your washing machine, you can plan the best usage pattern for your washing machine in order to minimize the cost of using your washing machine. However, you should know that using a solar system is one of the best ways to save or eliminate your electricity bill, and it is still recommended to install a solar system as soon as possible if you have enough upfront investment.