Candy EY 26SW8-S
Uses less electricity than 99% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €21 a year, €212 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 34 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €21 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 35 L
- Typical 43 L
Only 3 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg do better. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 35.0 litres of water per cycle, 8.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 78 Candy models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 4 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Midea MODW40WID/W-EU 73 kWh −€0.62
- Vestel VG-WM-4412N1 75 kWh same
- Candy EY 26SW8-S 75 kWh
- Hoover HLPT266DAM8-S 75 kWh same
- Candy TCAS266TM8-FR 75 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | EY 26SW8-S | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €21 | €15 | −€6 |
| 5 years | €106 | €75 | −€31 |
| 10 years | €212 | €150 | −€62 |
| 15 years | €318 | €224 | −€93 |
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 | 37 | €11 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 75 | €21 |
| Family · 330 washes | 112 | €32 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Candy EY 26SW8-S (this model) | 75 | — |
| 53 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 34 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.336 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 35 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 70 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 470 mm
- 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.
EY 26SW8-S · EY 26SG8-S
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Candy EY 26SW8-S cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 75 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €21 a year, or €212 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
35 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 7.7 m³ a year at 220 washes.