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2 washing machines side by side.
- 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.
- Bauknecht B WM 8A9 BC €20.56
- Hoover H3W 48L11H-S €14.95
| Model | Bauknecht B WM 8A9 BC | Hoover H3W 48L11H-S |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €20.56 | €14.95 |
| over 10 years | €206 +€56 over 10 years | €150 |
| kWh per year | 72.6 | 52.8 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 15 | 11 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | Bauknecht | Hoover |
| Model | B WM 8A9 BC | H3W 48L11H-S |
| Energy class | A | A |
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Energy per 100 washes | 33 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Energy per wash | 0.328 kWh | 0.238 kWh |
| Water per wash | 47 L | 42 L |
| Spin-drying class | B | B |
| Max. spin speed | 1,351 rpm | 1,330 rpm |
| Remaining moisture | 53.9 % | 53.9 % |
| Noise when spinning | 72 dB(A) (A) | 72 dB(A) (A) |
| Eco 40-60 programme | 3 h 38 min | 3 h 38 min |
| Type | Free-standing | Free-standing |
| Height × width × depth | 85 × 60 × 55 cm | 85 × 60 × 56 cm |
| Off mode | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| On the market since | August 26, 2024 | March 31, 2026 |
| EPREL registration number | 2478576 | 2629517 |
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