Bosch WGE02406FR
Uses less electricity than 89% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €25 a year, €249 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 40 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €25 / year
- −€7 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 44 L
- Typical 45 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 114 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 44.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 28 Bosch models in this group, it is the most efficient. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WGE02408FR, WGE0240V, WGE02420 and 3 more.
Where it stands
Rank 147 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 146 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch WGE02404NL 88 kWh same
- Bosch WGE02405FR 88 kWh same
- Bosch WGE02406FR 88 kWh
- Bosch WGE02407FR 88 kWh same
- Bosch WGE02408FR 88 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WGE02406FR | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €25 | €18 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €125 | €90 | −€34 |
| 10 years | €249 | €181 | −€69 |
| 15 years | €374 | €271 | −€103 |
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 | 44 | €12 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 88 | €25 |
| Family · 330 washes | 132 | €37 |
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 WGE02406FR (this model) | 88 | — |
| 64 | €7 | |
| 64 | €7 | |
| 68 | €6 | |
| 68 | €6 | |
| 68 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 40 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.402 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 44 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 2:55 h
- Spin speed
- 1,351 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 52.9 %
- 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
2 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
WGE02406FR · WGE02406NL
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch WGE02406FR cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 88 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €25 a year, or €249 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
44 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.7 m³ a year at 220 washes.