Candy GDS 7N3B-S
Uses less electricity than 83% of the 346 heat pump dryers, under 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €43 a year, €426 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 94 kWh
- Typical 114 kWh
- Running cost
- €43 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.27
- 0.94 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 18 % below the typical 182 kWh. Class C is the best class any model in this group reaches. Of 31 Candy models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 31 of 346 heat pump dryers, under 8 kg by yearly consumption. 30 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Haier HD70-C357TU1 150 kWh same
- Candy BPS 7N3BX-S 150 kWh same
- Candy GDS 7N3B-S 150 kWh
- Sharp KD-NHA7S6GWC-DE 150 kWh same
- Sharp KD-NHL7S7GWC-FR 150 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GDS 7N3B-S | Superforte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €43 | €34 | −€9 |
| 5 years | €213 | €170 | −€43 |
| 10 years | €426 | €340 | −€86 |
| 15 years | €639 | €510 | −€129 |
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 | 75 | €21 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 150 | €43 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 244 | €69 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Candy GDS 7N3B-S (this model) | 150 | — |
| 120 | €9 | |
| 125 | €7 | |
| 125 | €7 | |
| 133 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 0.94 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (89 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 2:57 h
- Noise
- 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Candy under one model number.
GDS 7N3B-S
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Candy GDS 7N3B-S cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 150 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €43 a year, or €426 over ten years.