Washing Machine energy consumption

Petriix

The longer 'eco' wash only uses less energy if the heat is set lower. Heating is by far the biggest energy consumption of the cycle. The spin speed will likely default to lower on the eco wash too but, for those who tumble dry, that's a false economy. 

EssexHebridean

pensionpawn said:

Hereforshire said:

Thank you for all your helpful comments.  I don't use a tumble dryer so don't have to factor in that cost.  Fortunately we live in a remote part of the country that is usually pretty windy - good for drying washing.

...unless it's raining...?

When we’re up in the Hebrides we never worry too much about it raining while the washing is out. It’ll only take another half hour of wind afterwards to dry everything again anyway! 😆