Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine having high efficiency which can reduce energy waste by controlling an operation of a circulation pump and a method for controlling the same. According to the washing machine of the present invention, unlike the prior art, the operation of circulation pump is controlled, considering the operation state of the motor, the heater or the water supply valve. Thus, energy waste may be prevented by the efficient control of the circulation pump.