Candy GD 212L6-S
Uses less electricity than 39% of the 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €31 a year, €305 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 49 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €31 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 53 L
Near the middle of its group: 4 % above the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 45.0 litres of water per cycle, 8.0 less than the typical model in its group. Candy has 69 models in this group; this one is number 28 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 648 of 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over by yearly consumption. 647 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG WT1210BBF 108 kWh same
- LG WT1210NBTN1 108 kWh same
- Candy GD 212L6-S 108 kWh
- Signature SLF1244WBP-ANE 108 kWh same
- Whirlpool WAM 27WB SPT 108 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GD 212L6-S | HP 124A CARE UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €31 | €20 | −€11 |
| 5 years | €153 | €100 | −€53 |
| 10 years | €305 | €199 | −€106 |
| 15 years | €458 | €299 | −€159 |
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 | 54 | €15 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 108 | €31 |
| Family · 330 washes | 162 | €46 |
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 GD 212L6-S (this model) | 108 | — |
| 70 | €11 | |
| 70 | €11 | |
| 70 | €11 | |
| 70 | €11 | |
| 70 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 49 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.490 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 12.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:58 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 610 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Candy under one model number.
GD 212L6-S
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Candy GD 212L6-S cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 108 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €31 a year, or €305 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
45 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.