Akai ASC9016EWK-W
Uses less electricity than 6% of the 1,670 heat pump dryers, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €64 a year, €643 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 142 kWh
- Typical 110 kWh
- Running cost
- €64 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.40
- 1.42 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 94 % of them need less. LG ODX509TWBE, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €29 a year. 85% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is C. Of 3 Akai models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,515 of 1,670 heat pump dryers, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 1,514 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Nevir NVR-SC004-9INOE 227 kWh same
- Nevir NVR-SC004-9KBE 227 kWh same
- Akai ASC9016EWK-W 227 kWh
- Sansui ASC9016EGSN-W 227 kWh same
- Elmark 300257/WH 227 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ASC9016EWK-W | ODX509TWBE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €64 | €36 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €322 | €179 | −€143 |
| 10 years | €643 | €358 | −€285 |
| 15 years | €965 | €537 | −€428 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 114 | €32 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 227 | €64 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 369 | €105 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Akai ASC9016EWK-W (this model) | 227 | — |
| 126 | €29 | |
| 126 | €29 | |
| 126 | €29 | |
| 126 | €29 | |
| 126 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.42 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (83 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:37 h
- Noise
- 68 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Akai under one model number.
ASC9016EWK-W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Akai ASC9016EWK-W cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 227 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €64 a year, or €643 over ten years.