Abstract: A circuit for driving an inductive load may include an input, an output, a first switch, and at least one capacitor. The first switch may cause the capacitor to be charged by the supply voltage via the inductive load. A device may discontinue the charging of the capacitor when the voltage has reached a predetermined level greater than that of the supply voltage. A first and a second diode may prevent the capacitor from discharging via the first switch and blocking inductive load current from entering the power supply, respectively. A second switch and the capacitor may be connected to the third switch to cause discharging of the capacitor via the third switch into the inductive load. Closing of the first switch may cause a current sufficient for actuating a mechanical valve to be induced in the inductive load.

Abstract: A circuit for driving an inductive load may include an input, an output, a first switch, and at least one capacitor. The first switch may cause the capacitor to be charged by the supply voltage via the inductive load. A device may discontinue the charging of the capacitor when the voltage has reached a predetermined level greater than that of the supply voltage. A first and a second diode may prevent the capacitor from discharging via the first switch and blocking inductive load current from entering the power supply, respectively. A second switch and the capacitor may be connected to the third switch to cause discharging of the capacitor via the third switch into the inductive load. Closing of the first switch may cause a current sufficient for actuating a mechanical valve to be induced in the inductive load.

Abstract: Herein a method of operating a water-circulating household appliance 2 is disclosed. The water-circulating household appliance 2 comprises an electric motor 4 and a washing liquid circuit 6, the washing liquid circuit comprising a pump 8 for circulating washing liquid through the washing liquid circuit. A portion of the washing liquid circuit is arranged in thermal communication with the electric motor. For heating the washing liquid, the method comprises a step of driving the electric motor, over a time period longer than 1 minute, with a higher electrical power input than required for circulating the washing liquid through the washing liquid circuit with the pump rotating in the primary direction of rotation. Also disclosed is a water-circulating household appliance 2.