Laundry cost: washing and drying electricity and water
Compare per-cycle, monthly and annual electricity, water, detergent and drying costs.
Compare per-cycle, monthly and annual electricity, water, detergent and drying costs.
Consumption varies by model, program, water temperature and load. Prefer manufacturer specifications or measured values. No currency conversion.
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Method
Wash-only per cycle = Wash energy per cycle × Electricity rate + Wash water per cycle ÷ 1000 × Water rate + Detergent per cycle
Weighted average per cycle = Wash-only per cycle + Dryer energy per cycle × Electricity rate × Dryer use ratio ÷ 100
Month = Week × 52 ÷ 12; Year = Week × 52
Notes
Consumption varies by model, program, water temperature and load. Prefer manufacturer specifications or measured values. No currency conversion.