Semi-automatic washing machines use more water because the user manually fills water for **wash + rinse cycles**. Each extra rinse cycle significantly increases total water usage.
| Capacity | Water per Tub (Medium Level) |
|---|---|
| 6–6.5 kg | 50–60 L |
| 7–7.5 kg | 60–70 L |
| 8–9 kg | 70–80 L |
| 10–12 kg | 85–95 L |
| 14–16 kg | 105–115 L |
✔ You manually fill water for wash & rinse cycles
✔ More rinse cycles = 30–60 extra litres
✔ Overfilling the tub increases consumption
✔ No automatic water optimization like front-loaders
1 Wash + 1 Rinse: Most efficient
1 Wash + 2 Rinse: +40 to +60 litres extra
2 Wash + 2 Rinse: Highest consumption
High Water Level: Increases water use by 20–30%