Generic Front Loader Washing Machine (8kg)

Front Loader Washing Machine based on the Siemens 8kg Front Loader Washing Machine – WM10J18SZA
Energy Efficiency Class: A+++
Energy consumption :157 kWh per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles

This is a tough one to determine since it’s based on many factors e.g. capacity of your load (full/half/quarter?). Then we have to consider your wash cycle (there are many) and the stage it’s at e.g. washing, rinsing, spinning speeds all have different power requirements.

This washing machine requires maximum power of 2300W if used at full power with hot water mix to wash clothes. But if you don’t heat the water then major electric consumption comes from electric motor which is approximately 500W. The power consumption of a washing machine depends on three major factors, first is the wattage of electric motor that spins the drum, second is heating equipment that provides and lastly, it’s capacity.

Recommendations: You should use it’s MAX power for your calculation if you do hot washes since at some point in the wash, the machine will call for this amount of power that your inverter would need to supply.