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I am on missionto replace all older tech thats using so much electricity.

Tumble dryer is done, heat pump one is doing a great job.

Next thing is to replace small 8kg front loader.

Looking to go top loader as it can do bigger loads? But I guess it might use more electricity to do so?

As i currently to do 2 to 3 loads every few days and hoping to replacing with only doing 1 load

I had following unit in mind as connect to same application that the thumble dryer is using also. Which does report electricity used each time.

Anything else I nees to have look at?

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Also looking this one with ecobubble and AI energy which seems to save quite bit of power
 
SauRoNZA said:
From what I’ve seen washing machine use almost nothing electricity wise.

Probably not worth the upgrade.
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This is current, seems be rated 2100watt only does like 9kg load.

Seems pretty bad.
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Gtx Gaming said:
This is current, seems be rated 2100watt only does like 9kg load.

Seems pretty bad.
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You are getting stuck on looking at peak usage and assuming that’s the actual load.

It means that’s the highest it will ever peak and then that is only relevant for the top temperature washes anyway.

But a load isn’t running at 2100W for its entire duration.

My washing machine has done 3 loads today and it’s now sitting at 1.69kWh for all of them together, and they were all the top temperature long medic rinse ones.

And then at peak it would hit 1500W but it’s only briefly maybe 15min max.

Seriously don’t waste your money on a new machine just looking at those figures. If you don’t believe me get a smart plug and measure it yourself.

My machine used a whopping 8.79 kWh for June.

By contrast the dishwasher and even the iron used far far more.

This is the same thing that happens to people who think aircons aren’t efficient over baby heaters because they look at the leak loads but don’t consider it’s not on all the time, unlike a baby heater.
 
SauRoNZA said:
You are getting stuck on looking at peak usage and assuming that’s the actual load.

It means that’s the highest it will ever peak and then that is only relevant for the top temperature washes anyway.

But a load isn’t running at 2100W for its entire duration.

My washing machine has done 3 loads today and it’s now sitting at 1.69kWh for all of them together, and they were all the top temperature long medic rinse ones.

And then at peak it would hit 1500W but it’s only briefly maybe 15min max.

Seriously don’t waste your money on a new machine just looking at those figures. If you don’t believe me get a smart plug and measure it yourself.

My machine used a whopping 8.79 kWh for June.

By contrast the dishwasher and even the iron used far far more.

This is the same thing that happens to people who think aircons aren’t efficient over baby heaters because they look at the leak loads but don’t consider it’s not on all the time, unlike a baby heater.
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Hmm thats pretty good info, I would need bit of more research, without smart meter cant really see how much washing machine really uses right now. I do know that can see quite bit more load on inverter, but I dont monitor all time when it is running.

I must say samsung top loader is rated at 500watt max according to the manual which is pretty impressive .
 
Double check the water consumption of a top loader vs a front loader, last time I looked i came to the conclusion that front loaders used about half the water.

Also, front loaders can also heat the water, hence what you see about the peak usage as per the sticker. If you want to save on electricity do a cold only wash
 
Top loader handle bigger loads.

Front loader smaller loads.

Front loader fits under counter, so better for smaller homes/flats. Top loader dont fit under counter.

My wife does not look at front loader at all as it means more washing loads.

Our (my wife) requirement is can she wash bedding in the washing machine. So a bigger tub is better.
 
Just do Less loads. No need to wash jeans or clothes you've only worn 30 minutes to the shops.
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Hmm thats pretty good info, I would need bit of more research, without smart meter cant really see how much washing machine really uses right now. I do know that can see quite bit more load on inverter, but I dont monitor all time when it is running.

I must say samsung top loader is rated at 500watt max according to the manual which is pretty impressive .
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Careful, that might only be if it’s hooked up to hot water.

Or it runs constantly for much longer periods.

Unless your washing machine breaks I would not just upgrade like this in the interest of saving.
 
Front loaders also heat the water, that will cause a higher load on electricity, just switch it to cold wash if you want to save water and electricity.

Top loader uses a lot of water and do not hear the water, but has a seperate inlet for hot water.
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Next thing is to replace small 8kg front loader.
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Why, is it broken? Top loaders are thirsty, that's why we got rid of ours during the drought. 110+ litres of [potable] water per load to less than half that with a front loader.

How long for your electricity savings to recoup the cost of a R10,500 purchase?

rh1 said:
Our (my wife) requirement is can she wash bedding in the washing machine. So a bigger tub is better.
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I can wash a large duvet in my front loader.
 
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Swapping appliances wastes more money than just using the old ones till they break. Compare the power usage annually and you will see why the cost is not justified.
 
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