Bosch WGH246A5NL
Uses less electricity than 25% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €31 a year, €305 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 49 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €31 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 50 L
- Typical 49 L
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 108 kWh a year. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 50.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 218 models in this group; this one is number 66 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,236 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 1,235 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Inventor GL9014AW 108 kWh same
- Daewoo WM-FC9594W0A-ES 108 kWh same
- Bosch WGH246A5NL 108 kWh
- Zoppas ZHWM149MY 108 kWh same
- Arctic APLM1WFSU19410W 7005340006 108 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WGH246A5NL | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €31 | €6 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €153 | €31 | −€121 |
| 10 years | €305 | €62 | −€243 |
| 15 years | €458 | €93 | −€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 | 54 | €15 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 108 | €31 |
| Family · 330 washes | 162 | €46 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WGH246A5NL (this model) | 108 | — |
| 22 | €24 | |
| 22 | €24 | |
| 42 | €19 | |
| 42 | €19 | |
| 42 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 49 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.493 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 50 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:40 h
- Spin speed
- 1,600 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- A · 44.5 %
- Spin noise
- 74 dB(A), class B
- 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.
WGH246A5NL
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
- No longer placed on the market
Questions
How much does the Bosch WGH246A5NL cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 108 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €31 a year, or €305 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
50 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 11.0 m³ a year at 220 washes.