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What does a washer-dryer cost in electricity and water consumption? How much can you save by choosing an energy-efficient washer-dryer? To find out, keep reading.
In the following table, you can get an overview of the operating costs for an average washer-dryer.
Further down, we will delve deeper into the operating costs.
| Cost | Per cycle | 100 cycles |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity costs (wash) | £0.2 | £19 |
| Water costs (wash) | £0.1 | £14 |
| Electricity costs (wash and dry) | £1.0 | £96 |
| Water costs (wash and dry) | £0.2 | £22 |
The calculation is based on an electricity price of £0.3 per kWh and a water price of £3.0 per m³.
The data for the calculation is based on the models represented in our comparison of washer-dryers.
A washer-dryer’s electricity consumption can be divided into two: Electricity consumption for washing and electricity consumption for washing and drying.
The following calculations are based on an electricity price of £0.3 per kWh.
Washer-dryers generally have the same energy consumption as front-loading washing machines with washing cycles.
The energy consumption for 100 washing cycles in washer-dryers ranges between 47 and 90 kWh. This consumption can vary from model to model based on various factors, including the machine’s capacity, motor type, and energy efficiency.
Based on a washer-dryer with an energy consumption of 47 kWh and an electricity price of £14.1, it will use £14.1 of electricity for 100 washing cycles.
In the following table, you can get an overview of the electricity costs associated with washer-dryers of different sizes and energy consumption:
| Washer-dryer | Electricity costs per wash | Electricity costs 100 washes |
|---|---|---|
| Washer-dryer with the lowest energy consumption (47 kWh) | £0.1 | £14 |
| Washer-dryer with the highest energy consumption (90 kWh) | £0.3 | £27 |
| Average washer-dryer (62 kWh) | £0.2 | £19 |
Electricity consumption for 100 cycles, involving both washing and drying, varies between 264 kWh and 391 kWh among the washer-dryers.
In the following table, the electricity costs for washer-dryers for washing and drying, with different sizes of energy consumption, are presented:
| Washer-dryer | Electricity costs (per wash and dry) | Electricity costs (100 washes and dryings) |
|---|---|---|
| Washer-dryer with the lowest energy consumption (264 kWh) | £0.8 | £79 |
| Washer-dryer with the highest energy consumption (391 kWh) | £1.2 | £117 |
| Average washer-dryer (321 kWh) | £1.0 | £96 |
Like electricity consumption, the water consumption of washer-dryers can be divided into two: Water consumption for washing and water consumption for washing and drying.
The following calculations are based on a water price of £3.0 per m³.
Water consumption for 1 washing cycle varies from 34 – 53 litres among the washer-dryers. Thus, the water consumption of the washer-dryer forms a significant part of the operating costs.
Based on a washer-dryer with a water consumption of 34 litres per wash and a water price of £3.0 per m³, the water costs will be £0.1 per cycle.
The following table illustrates a closer look at the water costs for washer-dryers with different water consumption:
| Washer-dryer | Water costs per wash | Water costs 100 washes |
|---|---|---|
| Washer-dryer with the lowest water consumption (34 L) | £0.10 | £10 |
| Washer-dryer with the highest water consumption (53 L) | £0.16 | £16 |
| Average washer-dryer (46 L) | £0.14 | £14 |
Washer-dryers use between 46 and 100 litres of water per wash and drying, depending on the model.
In the following table, you can get a closer look at what this means in water costs:
| Washer-dryer | Water costs per wash and dry | Water costs 100 washes and dryings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer-dryer with the lowest water consumption (46 L) | £0.14 | £14 |
| Washer-dryer with the highest water consumption (100 L) | £0.30 | £30 |
| Average washer-dryer (73 L) | £0.22 | £22 |
Please note that the actual electricity and water costs associated with your washer-dryer will depend on several factors, including your specific washer-dryer, your local electricity and water rates, and your usage pattern.
You can read more about energy-efficient washer-dryers here.
