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Cost to run a washing machine in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.22 per hour at 700 W

Typical use (4 loads a week at 0.7 kWh per load) ≈ $46/year on the Power and Water rate.

Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026

Washing machine cost in NT at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (400 W)$0.13$0.51$15.41$185
Typical (700 W)$0.22$0.89$26.96$324
High (1,400 W)$0.44$1.77$53.93$648

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (0.7 kWh per cycle (cold wash)) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

Appliance running-cost calculator

NT

Washing machine: 400–1,400 W typical range.

A cycle runs 1–2 h; 3–5 loads a week is typical. A warm/hot wash uses 1.0–2.0 kWh because water heating dominates.

$0.22 per hour · $324/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$0.89
Per month
$26.96
Per year (365 days)
$323.76

Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — washing machine power consumption. Full washing machine costs in NT →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Most of a wash's energy goes into heating water, so choose a cold or cool cycle for everyday loads; modern detergents cope fine. Run full loads rather than half-empty ones, use the eco setting, and let a high spin speed wring out more water so the dryer has less to do. Front-loaders generally use less water and power than top-loaders for the same wash.

Frequently asked questions

What does a washing machine cost per hour in NT?
$0.22 at the typical 700 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.13, high-draw models $0.44.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

A cycle runs 1–2 h; 3–5 loads a week is typical. A warm/hot wash uses 1.0–2.0 kWh because water heating dominates.