An energy-efficient washing machine has an A-60%, A-50%, A-40%, A-30%, A-20%, or A-10%, energy label. This means that the consumption of the washing machine is low. With an A-20% energy label, you save up to € 270 over the average lifespan. You might wonder how much it costs to use a washing machine. Thanks to the low power consumption, a cycle with an A energy label washing machine costs up to € 0.14 per load. That's based on an 8kg load capacity, a temperature of 40°C, and a rate of € 0.30 kWh. In addition to energy consumption, the energy label also lists water consumption in liters per year.