Candy CST 26LE/1-88
Uses less electricity than 2% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €461 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- +€11 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 41 L
- Typical 43 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 98 % 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. It uses 41.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Candy has 78 models in this group; this one is number 71 among them. Candy sells the same label values under other model names: CST 26LE/1-S. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,791 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 2,790 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Midea MFN60-S1205NE) 163 kWh same
- Midea MFN03W60/W 163 kWh same
- Candy CST 26LE/1-88 163 kWh
- Candy CST 26LE/1-S 163 kWh same
- Vivax WFL-120615B 163 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CST 26LE/1-88 | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €15 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €231 | €75 | −€156 |
| 10 years | €461 | €150 | −€312 |
| 15 years | €692 | €224 | −€467 |
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 | 81 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 163 | €46 |
| Family · 330 washes | 244 | €69 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Candy CST 26LE/1-88 (this model) | 163 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.737 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 41 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,151 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.9 %
- Spin noise
- 78 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 860 × 410 × 600 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Candy under one model number.
CST 26LE/1-88
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Candy CST 26LE/1-88 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 163 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €461 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
41 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.0 m³ a year at 220 washes.