01Select a washing machine of suitable capacity that meets your household needs.

02Choose a model with more ticks.

03Look for a model with the lowest water consumption per wash.

TIPS FOR YOU

CHOOSING A WASHING MACHINE

02 Choose the correct wash cycle to avoid water wastage.

01 Wash on full load.

03 Collect rinse water from the last cycle of your wash for flushing toilet or mopping the floor.

Published in April 2017 Revised in March 2018

with Water Efficient Washing MachinesSAVE MORE

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Water Consumption:

Wash Programme:

Type of Product:

Brand:Model:Registration No.:

GO WITH MORE TICKS TO SAVE WATERA survey commissioned by PUB has shown that more people are making water conservation a way of life by buying washing machines with a higher water efficiency rating.

HOW TO READ THE LABEL?Products with the most ticks are recommended.

The Label shows a product’s water consumption, wash programme, type, brand and model.

Each Label carries a registration number for validation.

WHAT’S NEW?From April 2017, only 2, 3 and 4-tick WELS rated washing machines are allowed to be sold in Singapore.

WHY DO I NEED TO SAVE WATER?PUB, the national water agency, has ensured a sustainable supply of water for Singapore through the Four National Taps.  However, water is a precious resource.  We need to do our part to ensure the sustainability of our water resources by using it wisely.

BREAKDOWN OF HOUSEHOLDWATER USAGE (2016/2017)

Market share of 3-tick WELS rated washing machines sold (%)

WHAT IS MANDATORY WELS?

The Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (Mandatory WELS) is a rating system used to reflect the water efficiency of a product.

AMOUNT OF WATER SAVEDThe diagram (left) shows the amount of water saved when using a water efficient washing machine of 7kg loading capacity as compared to an inefficient washing machine with similar capacity.

21Litres

42Litres

52.5Litres

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Water Consumption:Wash Programme:Type of Product:Brand:Model:Registration No.:

86%87%

37%37%

54%54%

Source: GFK retail audit findings for Singapore

Oct 2011 – Sep 2012Sale Period

Oct 2012 – Sep 2013Sale Period

70%Oct 2013 – Sep 2014Sale Period

Oct 2014 – Sep 2015Sale Period

Oct 2015 – Apr 2016Sale Period

6%BASIN

6%OTHERS

12%BATHROOM TAP

27%SHOWER

18%FLUSHING

16%KITCHEN

15%LAUNDRY