In
2005 most machines sold in Britain were A rated with AAA sales not
far behind.
Washing Machine energy consumption by different energy rating
| kWh
cycle/Energy Rating |
A
|
B
|
C
|
D
|
E
|
F
|
| 90°C
wash |
1.22
|
1.46
|
1.59
|
1.72
|
1.85
|
1.98
|
| 60°C
wash |
0.94
|
1.12
|
1.23
|
1.34
|
1.47
|
1.60
|
| 40°C
wash |
0.56
|
0.67
|
0.74
|
0.79
|
0.85
|
0.91
|
Source:
Market Transformation
Programme
E, F & G rated machines were sold up to 31 December 1997. MTP
estimates that the average life of a machine before it is replaced
is 8.7 years. Energy consumption of an "A" rated machine is likely
to be around 0.85kWh per cycle.
The annual savings would be around 270 x (1.25-0.85) = 108kWh, which
would cost around £7, with lifetime savings of more than £65.
Figures calculations are based on theheating element not furred up.
(in hard water areas this is very likely , therefore values can increase
substantially the cost of heating water.
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