How Much Electricity Does a Washing Machine Use?

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How Much Electricity Does a Washing Machine Use?

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Electricity for a washing machine costs less than $3 per month as of 2011.

Washing machines typically use 350 to 500 watts of electricity, or between 0.35 and 0.5 kilowatts. According to the Otter Tail Power Co., you use your washer for seven to 40 hours per month, depending on how many loads of laundry you do. Your dryer uses between 2 and 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. At the average cost of electricity, the monthly cost of washing your clothes ranges from 23 cents to $2.33.

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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