BREDA LUWM81400 Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the BREDA LUWM81400 costs to run
At 100 kWh/yr, the BREDA LUWM81400's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified washing machine.
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 LUWM81400 compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 18.7% less, ranking 103 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 LUWM81400 on that list: BREDA BRWM914002 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while BREDA LUWM91400 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing BREDA's own models
Ranked 3 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).
Cost over its typical lifespan
10 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $19/year, the BREDA LUWM81400 adds up to about $188 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
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
Whether or not the BREDA LUWM81400 ever needs replacing, a repair is the more common failure for a washing machine, one a protection plan budgets for ahead of time.
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. At rank 103 of 398 for running cost, see the washing machine category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.