Candy BQS 8N3BX-S
Uses less electricity than 68% of the 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €453 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 100 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- −€7 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.28
- 1.00 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 14 % below the typical 186 kWh. Class C is the most common class in this group (38% of models). A full standard cycle takes 220 minutes, 40 more than the typical dryer in its group. Candy has 63 models in this group; this one is number 12 among them. Candy sells the same label values under other model names: BPS 8N3BXC-S, BPS 8N3BGXC-S.
Where it stands
Rank 665 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 664 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Candy BPS 8N3BGXC-S 160 kWh same
- Candy BPS 8N3BXC-S 160 kWh same
- Candy BQS 8N3BX-S 160 kWh
- Haier HD80-C367TU1 160 kWh same
- Haier HD80-C387GTU1 160 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BQS 8N3BX-S | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €29 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €227 | €147 | −€79 |
| 10 years | €453 | €295 | −€159 |
| 15 years | €680 | €442 | −€238 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 80 | €23 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 160 | €45 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 260 | €74 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Candy BQS 8N3BX-S (this model) | 160 | — |
| 104 | €16 | |
| 104 | €16 | |
| 104 | €16 | |
| 104 | €16 | |
| 104 | €16 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.00 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (90 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:40 h
- Noise
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Candy under one model number.
BQS 8N3BX-S
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Candy BQS 8N3BX-S cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 160 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 €453 over ten years.