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Originally Posted by Canada 02

thanks for the calculation. That's the kind of info I was looking for; just to dumb to figure it out on my own.

Seems to jive with info here : http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/laundry.html

looks like the savings on my utility bills will be minimal - 10-20 cents per load; $5-10 per year

So I guess it comes down to the quality of the wash, and wear/tear on my clothes - is that worth the extra 800 bucks.

thanks to every one for their opinion

no problem, I'm gonna say yes to your next question because after figuring that out I have to justify my spending somehow