Amica WA 14690 W
Uses less electricity than 0% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €561 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 90 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €56 / year
- +€24 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 45 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 100 % of them need less. Candy BR 47SBL10UC-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €38 a year. 100% of comparable models reach a better class than G; the most common is A. At 80 dB it is 4 dB louder than typical for its size. Amica has 67 models in this group; this one is number 62 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,572 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3,571 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Fagor 3FE-7612 198 kWh same
- Amica WA 14656 W 198 kWh same
- Amica WA 14690 W 198 kWh
- Amica WMS714 198 kWh same
- Amica AWM 71240 W 198 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA 14690 W | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €18 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €280 | €90 | −€190 |
| 10 years | €561 | €181 | −€380 |
| 15 years | €841 | €271 | −€570 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you wash
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 110 washes | 99 | €28 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 198 | €56 |
| Family · 330 washes | 297 | €84 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Amica WA 14690 W (this model) | 198 | — |
| 64 | €38 | |
| 64 | €38 | |
| 68 | €37 | |
| 68 | €37 | |
| 68 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 90 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.903 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 2:59 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 80 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 570 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Amica under one model number.
WA 14690 W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Amica WA 14690 W cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 198 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €56 a year, or €561 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
45 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.