Washing Machine Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate the electricity cost of your washing machine per month and year from its power and hours of use.

Washing machine power (watts)

Look for the watt rating on the label. For AC, 1 ton is about 1,000–1,200 W; 1.5 ton about 1,500 W.

Hours used per day

Actually running (% of that time)

Compressors cycle on and off, so a fridge or AC does not draw full power all the time.

Days per month

Electricity rate (₹ per unit)

A unit is 1 kWh — see your bill for the rate.

Estimates only. Real use depends on the room, settings and the appliance's star rating.

How to use washing machine electricity cost calculator

1Enter your numbersFill in the fields — example values are already there to start from.

2Adjust the optionsChange the choices to match your situation. Results update as you type.

3Read the resultsThe answer appears straight away; there is nothing to submit.

A cycle of about an hour uses roughly 0.3–0.7 units, depending on the wash programme and water heating.

Yes, a built-in heater can double the energy use.

This tool covers electricity only. Use the Water Bill Calculator for water.

No. Everything is worked out in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server.