Glossary

Water consumption per cycle (litres)

What this term means when it appears on an appliance specification or energy label.

In short

The weighted water consumption of one eco 40-60 cycle, in litres, averaged across full, half and quarter loads.

Modern machines sense the load and adjust the water, so the figure is an average rather than a fixed amount. Other programmes, especially those with extra rinses or higher water levels for delicates, use more.

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What does water consumption per cycle mean on a washing machine?

The weighted water consumption of one eco 40-60 cycle, in litres, averaged across full, half and quarter loads.