Balay 3TW885B
Uses less electricity than 29% of the 999 washer-dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €147 a year, €1,468 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 324 kWh
- Typical 266 kWh
- Running cost
- €147 / year
- +€26 vs typical
- Wash only, per 100
- 47 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 22 % above the typical 426 kWh. 59% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is D. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Balay has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. Balay sells the same label values under other model names: 3TW887B.
Where it stands
Rank 688 of 999 washer-dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 687 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch WKD28260ES 518 kWh same
- Bosch WKD28490 518 kWh same
- Balay 3TW885B 518 kWh
- Balay 3TW887B 518 kWh same
- Bosch WKD28260ME 518 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3TW885B | WSD-Y85ADWN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €147 | €24 | −€123 |
| 5 years | €734 | €120 | −€614 |
| 10 years | €1,468 | €240 | −€1,228 |
| 15 years | €2,202 | €360 | −€1,842 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Spin noise · class A
Washing only or washing and drying
Drying multiplies the energy by 6.9. Drying capacity is 5 kg against 8 kg for washing.
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3TW885B (this model) | 518 | — |
| 85 | €123 | |
| 85 | €123 | |
| 86 | €122 | |
| 86 | €122 | |
| 282 | €67 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class (wash + dry / wash)
- E / A
- Energy per 100 wash-and-dry cycles
- 324 kWh
- Energy per 100 wash cycles
- 47 kWh
- Capacity wash / dry
- 8 kg / 5 kg
- Water wash / wash + dry
- 48 L / 80 L
- Spin noise
- 68 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3TW885B
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Balay 3TW885B cost to run?
At 160 wash-and-dry cycles a year it uses about 518 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €147 a year, or €1,468 over ten years.