Bosch WAX28M42
Uses less electricity than 10% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €40 a year, €399 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 64 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €40 / year
- +€9 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 49 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 90 % of them need less. Yiwu Ruijia Auto Accessories DE168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €34 a year. 89% of comparable models reach a better class than C; the most common is A. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 less than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 218 models in this group; this one is number 209 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,511 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 3,510 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG F69V5VW1W 128 kWh −€3.74
- LG F6WV709S1W 128 kWh −€3.74
- Bosch WAX28M42 141 kWh
- Hisense WFQP9014EVMT 143 kWh +€0.62
- AVG 1261CF4T C B 10812458 143 kWh +€0.62
What it will cost you
| Period | WAX28M42 | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €40 | €6 | −€34 |
| 5 years | €199 | €31 | −€168 |
| 10 years | €399 | €62 | −€336 |
| 15 years | €598 | €93 | −€505 |
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 | 70 | €20 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 141 | €40 |
| Family · 330 washes | 211 | €60 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WAX28M42 (this model) | 141 | — |
| 22 | €34 | |
| 22 | €34 | |
| 42 | €28 | |
| 42 | €28 | |
| 42 | €28 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 64 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.638 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 69 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 630 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Bosch under one model number.
WAX28M42
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Bosch WAX28M42 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 141 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €40 a year, or €399 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.