Amica MVA 438 DCB
Uses less electricity than 81% of the 2,087 slimline dishwashers, 9–11 place settings on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €47 a year, €468 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 59 kWh
- Typical 70 kWh
- Running cost
- €47 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Water per cycle
- 8.0 L
- Typical 9.0 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 16 % below the typical 196 kWh. Only 5% of comparable models have a better class than C. It uses 8.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 less than the typical model in its group. Amica has 136 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them. Amica sells the same label values under other model names: DFM46C8EOiBD. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 126 of 2,087 slimline dishwashers, 9–11 place settings by yearly consumption. 125 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko BDUS26141XQ 7659104135 165 kWh same
- Amica DFM46C8EOiBD 165 kWh same
- Amica MVA 438 DCB 165 kWh
- Elektrabregenz GIS 56180 X 7653901035 165 kWh same
- Lord D6 165 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MVA 438 DCB | D8 4.GN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €47 | €34 | −€13 |
| 5 years | €234 | €170 | −€63 |
| 10 years | €468 | €341 | −€127 |
| 15 years | €702 | €511 | −€190 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by household
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 150 cycles | 89 | €25 |
| Our default · 280 cycles | 165 | €47 |
| Family, daily · 365 cycles | 215 | €61 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Amica MVA 438 DCB (this model) | 165 | — |
| 120 | €13 | |
| 120 | €13 | |
| 120 | €13 | |
| 120 | €13 | |
| 120 | €13 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 59 kWh
- Place settings
- 10
- Water per cycle
- 8.0 L
- Eco programme duration
- 3:28 h
- Noise
- 44 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 450 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Amica under one model number.
MVA 438 DCB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Amica MVA 438 DCB cost to run?
At 280 eco cycles a year it uses about 165 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €47 a year, or €468 over ten years.