BRU EL 6100 M
Uses less electricity than 5% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €455 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€11 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 43 L
- Typical 43 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 95 % of them need less. Superb Electric Company XQB60-168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 85% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is D. At 80 dB it is 4 dB louder than typical for its size. It is the only BRU model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 2,632 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 2,631 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko WTV6612BC1 7147145200 161 kWh same
- Davoline WMD 206NE 7146444100 161 kWh same
- BRU EL 6100 M 161 kWh
- Blomberg LBF16230W 7139843200 161 kWh same
- Beko AWUE6511BWW3 7329830031 161 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | EL 6100 M | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €15 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €227 | €75 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €455 | €150 | −€305 |
| 15 years | €682 | €224 | −€458 |
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 | 80 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 161 | €45 |
| Family · 330 washes | 241 | €68 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| BRU EL 6100 M (this model) | 161 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.737 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 43 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,000 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.0 %
- Spin noise
- 80 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 400 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by BRU under one model number.
EL 6100 M
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the BRU EL 6100 M cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 161 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €455 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
43 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.