How much water and energy does a washer dryer combination use?
Energy consumption washer dryer combination (at an 8kg washing capacity)
| Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Savings per year (compared to E energy label) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 492kWh | € 147.60 | € 37 |
| D | 535kWh | € 160.50 | € 24 |
| E | 615kWh | € 184.50 | € 0 |
Energy-efficient washer dryer combination
In general, washer dryer combinations aren't energy-efficient appliances. The average energy label of washer dryer combinations is an E energy label. But you can still get an energy-efficient washer dryer combination. There are washer dryer combinations with a C energy label. This energy label means the appliance is energy-efficient and you save on your energy bill. These more energy-efficient appliances usually have a heat pump instead of a condenser dryer. These dry at a lower temperature, so they use less energy. They also keep your clothes looking good longer.
Save even more costs
Though you save on your bill with an energy-efficient washer dryer combination with a heat pump, there are more affordable options. If you have the room for it, using a separate dryer and washing machine is the best option for your energy bill. For example, are you buying an A+++ dryer and a washing machine with an A energy label? You'll pay an average of only € 82.20 annual energy costs.
Calculate energy costs
To calculate the energy costs of a washer dryer combination, we first look at the energy label. This shows how many kilowatt hours the appliance consumes. The energy label of a washer dryer combination shows 2 labels and 2 types of consumption. The consumption is calculated based on 200 wash and dry cycles. So first, you multiply the number of kWh by 2. Then, you multiply this number by € 0.30. The number you get is what you pay on average in annual energy costs.
Water consumption washer dryer combination (with an 8kg washing capacity)
| Energy label | Annual water use | Annual water costs |
|---|---|---|
| 10,960L | € 15.34 | |
| 13,257L | € 18.56 | |
| 45,310L | € 20.03 |
Water consumption of your washer dryer combination
In addition to electricity, your washer dryer combination also consumes water. You can find the average water consumption of your appliance per wash cycle on the energy label. To calculate your average water costs per year, first look at the consumption in liters for 200 wash and dry cycles. To calculate your costs, multiply the number of liters by € 0.0014. Keep in mind that the average water consumption differs per washer dryer combination. Each appliance has its own water-saving technologies.
In short
- The UniversalDose detergent drawer has a separate compartment to activate detergent pods faster.
- With the ProSteam steam function, you can freshen up your clothes and you have less ironing work.
- The DualSense technology adjusts the temperature and drum movements to the fabric of your laundry.
- You don't have automatic detergent dosing.
- With 5kg drying capacity, you can dry less wet laundry at once.
