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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 8 kg · freestanding

Artica AQUAPRO8AB

A

Uses less electricity than 95% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €21 a year, €206 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
33 kWh
Typical 47 kWh
Running cost
€21 / year
−€9 vs typical
Water per wash
48 L
Typical 47 L

Only 58 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg do better. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 13 Artica models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.

Where it stands

Rank 59 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 58 use less.

Median 103 This model · 73 50 245 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A Hisense WF3E8043BWF3 73 kWh same
  2. A Hisense WF5I8043BWF 73 kWh same
  3. A Artica AQUAPRO8AB 73 kWh
  4. A Hisense WF1I8042BWP2 73 kWh same
  5. A Hisense WF1I8042BWP 73 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period AQUAPRO8AB H3W 48BL11H-S Difference
1 year €21 €15 −€6
5 years €103 €75 −€28
10 years €206 €150 −€56
15 years €308 €224 −€84

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 36 5.3 m³ €10
Our default · 220 washes 73 10.6 m³ €21
Family · 330 washes 109 15.8 m³ €31

Spin noise · class B

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 76 dB
Dashed: group median 75 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A Artica AQUAPRO8AB (this model)
3348 L 73 — —
2442 L 53 €6 €56
2442 L 53 €6 €56
2442 L 53 €6 €56
2442 L 53 €6 €56
2642 L 57 €4 €44

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
33 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.909 kWh
Rated capacity
8.0 kg
Water per cycle
48 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:38 h
Spin speed
1,400 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 62.9 %
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

Registered by Artica under one model number.

AQUAPRO8AB

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Artica AQUAPRO8AB cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 73 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €21 a year, or €206 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.