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Older top loader washing machines generally use more water and energy, this is why more modern and energy efficient designs are front loaders. A washing machine will use 400 to 1300 watts, with modern Energy Star rated models using about 500 watts. Click calculate to find the energy consumption of a clothes washer using 500 Watts for 0.25 hours a day @ $0.10 per kWh. This is the same as washing twice a week for 52.5 minutes each time.
Other sources, such as Lowe's, suggest adding 6 inches of clearance space for washers and dryers to accommodate all vents and hoses. Lowe's also recommends allowing 48 inches of free space in front of your washer and dryer so you have room to move freely when working in your laundry room. Average Heights Top-loading washers average 36 inches in height, while front-loaders vary from 34 to 39 inches. Dryers measure 36 inches high, plus a few inches extra for the control panel. For all top-loading washers, Lowe's recommends allowing 20 inches of clearance on top of the washer to allow for easy loading and unloading.