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Washing Machine

A modern washing machine consumes approx. 0.5 to 1.0 kWh per cycle (about €0.18 to €0.35 at €0.35/kWh).

Washing Machine — Live Electricity Cost Calculator

Live Calculation

Enter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:

Quick Presets / Typical Power:
2000 Watts (2 kW)
Watts
0.2 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh

Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.

Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee)
€/Monat
Calculated Results 2000 W • 0.2h/day
Cost per Month 4,26 € 12,2 kWh
Cost per Year 51,10 € 146 kWh
Per Hour 0,70 € 2 kWh
Per Day 0,14 € 0,4 kWh
Per Week 0,98 € 2,8 kWh
Formula: kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000  •  Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100

📊 Overview & Benchmarks

Typical Annual Cost 49,00 €/year
Annual Consumption 140 kWh/year
Typical Power 2.000 W
Typical Daily Usage 0.8 h / Tag

Duty Cycle & Power Details

Over 80% of electricity is used to heat the water. Motor spinning uses very little power.

💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips

  • Use Eco 30 °C programs to save up to 60% electricity.
  • Always run full loads when possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does a 60 °C cycle cost compared to 30 °C?
A 60 °C cycle costs around €0.35–€0.50, whereas a 30 °C Eco cycle costs only about €0.15–€0.20.

Transparency & Sources

Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:

  • BDEW Strompreisanalyse Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.
    Open Source
  • Stromspiegel für Deutschland co2online gemeinnützige GmbH (gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)
    Open Source
  • Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch Umweltbundesamt
    Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →