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- Electricity at €0.2832 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2026-S1).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
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Yearly running cost
Bars in proportion to the energy each model uses.
- Hisense WF3S1243BB2 €26.79
- Hotpoint HP 124GA CARE UK €19.94
- Hisense WF7I1248BBR/BLX €19.94
| Model | Hisense WF3S1243BB2 | Hotpoint HP 124GA CARE UK | Hisense WF7I1248BBR/BLX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running cost | |||
| Running cost (per year) | €26.79 | €19.94 | €19.94 |
| over 10 years | €268 +€69 over 10 years | €199 | €199 |
| kWh per year | 94.6 | 70.4 | 70.4 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Specifications | |||
| Brand | Hisense | Hotpoint | Hisense |
| Model | WF3S1243BB2 | HP 124GA CARE UK | WF7I1248BBR/BLX |
| Energy class | A | A | A |
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Energy per 100 washes | 43 kWh | 32 kWh | 32 kWh |
| Energy per wash | 0.433 kWh | 0.324 kWh | 0.324 kWh |
| Water per wash | 47 L | 42 L | 43 L |
| Spin-drying class | B | B | B |
| Max. spin speed | 1,400 rpm | 1,300 rpm | 1,310 rpm |
| Remaining moisture | 53.9 % | 53.9 % | 53.9 % |
| Noise when spinning | 72 dB(A) (A) | 76 dB(A) (B) | 70 dB(A) (A) |
| Eco 40-60 programme | 3 h 59 min | 3 h 59 min | 3 h 59 min |
| Type | Free-standing | Free-standing | Free-standing |
| Height × width × depth | 85 × 60 × 64 cm | 85 × 60 × 63 cm | 85 × 60 × 63 cm |
| Off mode | 0.49 W | 0.5 W | 0.49 W |
| On the market since | November 27, 2024 | May 23, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| EPREL registration number | 2204247 | 2489427 | 2651391 |
| Standby | – | 0.5 W | – |
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