Power consumption of washing machine: power consumption by class

The power of washing machines can be different. To determine the exact amount of kW consumed by the washing machine, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the information on the sticker of household appliances. This sticker is usually glued to the body of the machine. You can find out information about the power of the stylalk if you specify what class of energy consumption is used in household appliances.

Electricity consumption of such household appliances as a washing machine, unstable, and a variable figure. It all depends on the particular washing schedule, the amount of laundry and, of course, the type of material. The average power of the washing machine can reach 4 kW.Today, the world is trying to save resources, so try to use more household appliances that belong to the class "A".The power consumption of such equipment can reach 1.5 kW / h.

Classes E, F, G were earlier. Modern manufacturers with such energy consumption classes do not produce washing machines.

When carrying out laboratory tests, specialists use washing at a temperature regime reaching 60 degrees. Cotton linen is used as an eraser. Stylalk drum is loaded to the maximum. All calculations that determine the energy efficiency class are based on this washing.

Many different factors affect the amount of washing machine consumed by a kilowatt.

• Service life of household appliances. That is, the more the washing machine works, the more accumulates the formations on the TEN.Such formations significantly complicate the operation of the machine and the process of heating water, respectively, increasing power consumption;
• The type of clothes and fabrics also strongly affects the power consumption of the stylalki. The thing is that wet fabric differs from dry in weight, accordingly, requires a different consumption of electricity;
• The load of household appliances strongly affects the consumption of electricity. Calculation of the consumed amount of electricity is taken for a kilogram of laundry, therefore, the more you load the drum, the more power you need a washing machine;
• The washing program also affects electricity consumption. Here it is said about the temperature, which is necessary for washing. A high temperature will require a lot of electricity. A long washing process increases the number of kilowatts consumed.

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

• Electric motor. This main element of the washing machine is responsible for creating the necessary rotations of the drum. The main types of engines that are used for the production of washing machines include a motor with direct drive, an asynchronous and collector engine. The average amount of power consumed will vary from 400 to 800 watts, that is, from 0.4 kW to 0.8 kW.By the way, the usual washing mode consumes less electricity than in the spin process.
• TEN, which is responsible for heating the water to the required temperature. This part of the stylalk also creates a fully automated process of drying / washing things. Depends on the quality of washing from the choice of temperature. For example, when rinsing in cold water, the heater is not turned on at all, but during washing at 90-95 degrees the heater works at its maximum. Each installed TEN in the washing machine has its own installed capacity, which can reach 2.9 kW.Accordingly, the higher the power, the faster the water will be heated.
• Pump or pump. This important part of the washing machine is designed for the process of pumping out water, which can occur at various stages of washing. Pumps basically consumes up to 40 watts.
• The control panel, which includes radio components, various light bulbs, necessary starting capacitors, various sensors, a special programmer and an electronic module, can consume up to 10 watts.

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

• First, the unjustified use of the dryer. It is necessary to try on windy sunny days to dry clothes on the street, thereby saving energy consumption.
• Secondly, it is necessary to select the correct washing mode, because the inaccurately selected program can consume 30% extra kilowatts.
• Thirdly, needs to fully load the drum, because if you do not do this, you spend 10-15% more electricity. Accordingly, it is better to load one full wash than a few small ones.
• And most importantly, the washing machine should be disconnected from the outlet immediately after washing the .