Bosch WAX32K04BY
Uses less electricity than 9% of the 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 59 kWh
- Typical 51 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 47 L
- Typical 51 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 91 % of them need less. AEG L97FSR14L6U 914505615, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €24 a year. 83% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A. It uses 47.0 litres of water per cycle, 4.0 less than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 117 models in this group; this one is number 107 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WAX32M01BY. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,206 of 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg by yearly consumption. 2,205 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hotpoint NSWM 1045C W UK N 130 kWh same
- Smileader SFG100-U15 130 kWh same
- Bosch WAX32K04BY 130 kWh
- Bosch WAX32M01BY 130 kWh same
- Hotpoint-Ariston NSC1065CWKFR N 130 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WAX32K04BY | L97FSR14L6U 914505615 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €12 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €184 | €62 | −€121 |
| 10 years | €368 | €125 | −€243 |
| 15 years | €551 | €187 | −€364 |
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 | 65 | €18 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 130 | €37 |
| Family · 330 washes | 195 | €55 |
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 WAX32K04BY (this model) | 130 | — |
| 44 | €24 | |
| 44 | €24 | |
| 44 | €24 | |
| 44 | €24 | |
| 44 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 59 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.592 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 47 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:59 h
- Spin speed
- 1,600 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- A · 44.0 %
- Spin noise
- 72 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.
WAX32K04BY
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Bosch WAX32K04BY cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.