Candy BWS 485SB8-S
Uses less electricity than 48% of the 999 washer-dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €121 a year, €1,205 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 266 kWh
- Typical 266 kWh
- Running cost
- €121 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Wash only, per 100
- 35 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 426 kWh a year. Class D is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 40.0 litres of water per cycle, 7.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 89 Candy models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 313 of 999 washer-dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 312 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Haier HWD80-BP14357NTU1 426 kWh same
- Haier HWD80-BP14367TU1 426 kWh same
- Candy BWS 485SB8-S 426 kWh
- Senz SWD250 426 kWh same
- Tecnolec TECWD85AD 426 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BWS 485SB8-S | WSD-Y85ADWN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €121 | €24 | −€97 |
| 5 years | €603 | €120 | −€483 |
| 10 years | €1,205 | €240 | −€965 |
| 15 years | €1,808 | €360 | −€1,448 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Spin noise · class A
Washing only or washing and drying
Drying multiplies the energy by 7.6. Drying capacity is 5 kg against 8 kg for washing.
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Candy BWS 485SB8-S (this model) | 426 | — |
| 85 | €97 | |
| 85 | €97 | |
| 86 | €96 | |
| 86 | €96 | |
| 282 | €41 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class (wash + dry / wash)
- D / A
- Energy per 100 wash-and-dry cycles
- 266 kWh
- Energy per 100 wash cycles
- 35 kWh
- Capacity wash / dry
- 8 kg / 5 kg
- Water wash / wash + dry
- 40 L / 62 L
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Candy with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
BWS 485SB8-S · BWR 485BL8-S
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Candy BWS 485SB8-S cost to run?
At 160 wash-and-dry cycles a year it uses about 426 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €121 a year, or €1,205 over ten years.