Cecotec 01297
Uses less electricity than 2% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €486 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 78 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 45 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 98 % of them need less. Candy BR 47SBL10UC-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is A. Cecotec has 26 models in this group; this one is number 25 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 3,256 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3,255 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ducati SD 712ED 172 kWh same
- Nikkei SN 712ED 172 kWh same
- Cecotec 01297 172 kWh
- Indesit MTWE 71252 W EE 172 kWh same
- Indesit MTWA 71252 W SPT 172 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 01297 | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €18 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €243 | €90 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €486 | €181 | −€305 |
| 15 years | €729 | €271 | −€458 |
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 | 86 | €24 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 172 | €49 |
| Family · 330 washes | 257 | €73 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Cecotec 01297 (this model) | 172 | — |
| 64 | €31 | |
| 64 | €31 | |
| 68 | €29 | |
| 68 | €29 | |
| 68 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 78 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.781 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:24 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 590 × 480 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Cecotec under one model number.
01297
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Cecotec 01297 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 172 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €49 a year, or €486 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.