Beko DR 81480
Uses less electricity than 26% of the 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €58 a year, €575 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 127 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €58 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.36
- 1.27 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % above the typical 186 kWh. 71% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is C. A full standard cycle takes 197 minutes, 17 more than the typical dryer in its group. Beko has 184 models in this group; this one is number 150 among them. Beko sells the same label values under other model names: DS8412WPB.
Where it stands
Rank 1,496 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,495 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Akai ASC8034V 203 kWh same
- Koenic KTD 8317 A2 203 kWh same
- Beko DR 81480 203 kWh
- Beko DS8412WPB 203 kWh same
- Grundig GT56823D 203 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | DR 81480 | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €58 | €29 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €288 | €147 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €575 | €295 | −€281 |
| 15 years | €863 | €442 | −€421 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 102 | €29 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 203 | €58 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 330 | €94 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Beko DR 81480 (this model) | 203 | — |
| 104 | €28 | |
| 104 | €28 | |
| 104 | €28 | |
| 104 | €28 | |
| 104 | €28 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.27 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- D (81 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:17 h
- Noise
- 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Beko under one model number.
DR 81480
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Beko DR 81480 cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 203 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €58 a year, or €575 over ten years.