Balay 3TI983B
Uses less electricity than 19% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €39 a year, €386 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 62 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €39 / year
- +€9 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 47 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 81 % of them need less. Hoover H3W 48BL11H-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €24 a year. 75% of comparable models reach a better class than C; the most common is A. It uses 45.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Balay has 17 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,729 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 3,728 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Siemens WI14W542ES 136 kWh same
- Siemens WI14W549FF 136 kWh same
- Balay 3TI983B 136 kWh
- Balay 3TI987B 136 kWh same
- Neff W543BX2GB 136 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3TI983B | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €39 | €15 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €193 | €75 | −€118 |
| 10 years | €386 | €150 | −€237 |
| 15 years | €579 | €224 | −€355 |
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 | 68 | €19 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 136 | €39 |
| Family · 330 washes | 205 | €58 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3TI983B (this model) | 136 | — |
| 53 | €24 | |
| 53 | €24 | |
| 53 | €24 | |
| 53 | €24 | |
| 57 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 62 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.624 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:26 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.4 %
- Spin noise
- 66 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 600 × 570 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3TI983B
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3TI983B cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 136 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €39 a year, or €386 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.