BREDA BRWM914002 Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the BREDA BRWM914002 costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the BREDA BRWM914002 at 100 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $19 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the BREDA BRWM914002 compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 18.7% less, ranking 102 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $4/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the BREDA BRWM914002 on that list: BREDA BRWM814002 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while BREDA LUWM81400 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing BREDA's own models
Ranked 2 of BREDA's 4 certified washing machines, this sits between the BRWM814002 ($19/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the LUWM91400 ($19/yr, its priciest).
BREDA BRWM914002 over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the BREDA BRWM914002 costs roughly $188 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $19/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A washing machine like the BREDA BRWM914002 is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 100 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 102 of 398, the BREDA BRWM914002 sits in the middle of the washing machine category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.