Laundry
Washing machine running watts and starting watts
Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for washing machine is 800 W running and 1,800 W starting.
| Load type | Low | Default | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 400 W | 800 W | 1,200 W |
| Starting watts | 900 W | 1,800 W | 2,400 W |
Source note
Motor and pump loads vary by washer type; default includes start margin for a standard washer.
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