Balay 3TS286BA
Uses less electricity than 71% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €287 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 46 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €29 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 103 kWh. 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 17 Balay models in this group, it is the most efficient. Balay sells the same label values under other model names: 3TS284BA, 3TS287BS. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,195 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,194 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- V-ZUG AW2T-11041 99 kWh −€0.62
- Balay 3TS284BA 101 kWh same
- Balay 3TS286BA 101 kWh
- Balay 3TS287BS 101 kWh same
- Bosch WGE03200CS 101 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3TS286BA | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €29 | €15 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €143 | €75 | −€69 |
| 10 years | €287 | €150 | −€137 |
| 15 years | €430 | €224 | −€206 |
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 | 51 | €14 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 101 | €29 |
| Family · 330 washes | 152 | €43 |
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 3TS286BA (this model) | 101 | — |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 57 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 46 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.463 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:31 h
- Spin speed
- 1,151 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.4 %
- Spin noise
- 71 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 610 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3TS286BA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3TS286BA cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 101 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €287 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.