Artica AQUAPLUS8AB
Uses less electricity than 77% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €26 a year, €262 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 42 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €26 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 47 L
- Typical 47 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 11 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. Artica has 13 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. Artica sells the same label values under other model names: AL81400AFDI, AL81400AFN.
Where it stands
Rank 696 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 695 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Artica AL81400AFDI 92 kWh same
- Artica AL81400AFN 92 kWh same
- Artica AQUAPLUS8AB 92 kWh
- Artica AL81400AIB 92 kWh same
- Artica AQUAPLUSIN8AB 92 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AQUAPLUS8AB | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €26 | €15 | −€11 |
| 5 years | €131 | €75 | −€56 |
| 10 years | €262 | €150 | −€112 |
| 15 years | €393 | €224 | −€168 |
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 | 46 | €13 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 92 | €26 |
| Family · 330 washes | 139 | €39 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Artica AQUAPLUS8AB (this model) | 92 | — |
| 53 | €11 | |
| 53 | €11 | |
| 53 | €11 | |
| 53 | €11 | |
| 57 | €10 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 42 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.424 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 47 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.0 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 520 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Artica with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
AQUAPLUS8AB · AQUAPLUS8AI
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Artica AQUAPLUS8AB cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 92 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €26 a year, or €262 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.