LG washing machine power

When purchasing a new washing machine, users pay attention to many characteristics: permissible load weight, set of programs and options, cost, and power consumption. The efficiency of the washing machine directly depends on the latter indicator. It is not for nothing that the manufacturer places markings indicating this parameter directly on the device body.

Let's figure out what the power consumption of an LG washing machine can be. Let's talk about the most energy-efficient models that are on sale today. Let us explain how this indicator is calculated in production.

The most energy efficient LG CMs

At first glance, it seems that the difference in kilowatt consumption between different LG models is small. However, if you do the math, over a few years of operation, a too “gluttonous” machine can cost the user a pretty penny. It is recommended to immediately choose energy-efficient washing machines that will “eat up” at least a kilowatt per cycle. Let's talk about the most economical SMAs of this brand.

LG washing machines, which are assigned an energy consumption class from “A” to “A+++”, are considered the most economical.

• SMA LG F2J3HS0W for 7 kg of things with an inverter motor. Characterized by a power consumption of 1.06 kW/h, energy efficiency class “A+”. The memory of this machine contains a database of 20 thousand possible combinations of fabrics, so it can select the optimal washing algorithm for any laundry. It is possible to reload after the cycle has started. The intelligence contains 14 main modes and various additional functions (child lock, delayed start, etc.). Spin speed – up to 1200 rpm. The cost of the model is about $490.
• The LG F2T9HSBB washing machine with a capacity of up to 7 kg consumes only 0.79 kW/h per cycle. The device has 14 different washing modes, including the Steam function. It is acceptable to control SMA using a smartphone. Maximum spin speed – 1200 rpm. Energy class “A++”. The intelligent system reads the type of fabric, as well as the weight of the items loaded into the drum, and adjusts the cycle parameters based on this. The cost of the model is about $530.
• The LG F12B8WDS Frontalka machine is capable of washing up to 6.5 kg of laundry at a time; it can be installed either separately or built under the countertop. The SMA is equipped with a high-tech inverter motor. Power consumption – 1.1 kW/h. It is possible to process items with steam. The machine has 13 washing programs in its memory, including “Sport”, “Daily”, “Anti-allergy”, “Children’s clothes”, “Eco”, “Drum self-cleaning”. The maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm. The cost of the model is about $380-390.
• The next economical model is LG F2V5GS0W with a maximum capacity of 8.5 kg and an inverter engine. The narrow machine supports 14 washing programs, which allows you to choose the optimal algorithm for caring for any item. It is possible to reload through the main hatch after the cycle has started. Power consumption 1.25 kW/h. The device is controlled from a smartphone via Wi-Fi. The maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm. The “6 care movements” technology provides the most gentle care for your laundry. There is a steam processing function. The cost of this SMA is $490-500.
• The LG F4M5VS6S washing machine has received many positive user reviews. The frontal machine with an inverter engine is capable of washing up to 9 kg of laundry at a time.The dimensions of the device with such a capacity are quite standard - 64.5x64.5x88.5 cm. Equipped with a touch screen. The model is assigned energy efficiency class “A”, power consumption is 1.35 kW/h. The spin speed can be adjusted up to a maximum of 1400 rpm. There is an option to reload laundry. Special technologies include “6 care movements”, “NFC”, “Crease removal”, “Steam treatment”. The cost of SMA is 51-52 thousand rubles.

When choosing a new “home assistant”, be sure to pay attention to the “Power consumption” and “Energy efficiency class” indicators. Based on these parameters, we can draw a conclusion about the efficiency of the machine. Washing machines that are too “gluttonous” will significantly increase the amount in your electricity bills.

Power calculation at LG production

The power of automatic machines is calculated in production, experimentally. The algorithm for testing all LG washing machines is the same. The following sequence of actions is performed at the factory:

• cotton fabric is placed in the machine (its weight corresponds to the maximum loading weight of the SMA);
• the “Cotton” mode is selected, with water heating up to 60 degrees;
• the washing machine is connected to a special device that calculates the amount of kW consumed;
• the cycle starts;
• At the end of the wash, the recorded values ​​are divided by the weight of the laundry and the cycle duration.

During a factory experiment, the power consumed by an automatic machine to wash 1 kg of cotton laundry per hour is calculated.

Power data calculated in production is considered average. Depending on the cycle parameters, the actual kW consumption will be different. If you load the machine only halfway, put synthetics rather than cotton into the drum, and choose a fast program rather than a standard one, then the energy consumption indicator will change.

In general, the following factors influence the number of kilowatts consumed during washing:

• type of washing machine (semi-automatic machines “eat up” more electricity than fully automatic models with the same washing parameters);
• type of fabric (synthetics, wool, mixed materials, products with filling different from cotton, this affects the power consumed by the machine);
• running program (the lower the temperature and the shorter the mode, the less kilowatts the machine “eats.” During long cycles, the heating element and the engine work harder, therefore, energy consumption increases);
• drum load (the more things are put into the washing machine, the greater the load on the main components of the washing machine will be. Accordingly, kW consumption will increase).

Despite the fact that power consumption is a fairly variable indicator, it is very easy to evaluate the energy efficiency of a particular LG model. All equipment is tested at the factory using a single algorithm. Therefore, if, under experimental conditions, one washing machine consumes more kilowatts than another, then this will be the case for any cycle parameters.

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