Constructa CWQ3AC01
Uses less electricity than 50% of the 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €462 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 102 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.29
- 1.02 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 12 % below the typical 186 kWh. Class C is the most common class in this group (38% of models). Of 5 Constructa models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 702 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 701 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- AEG TR7TEP3 916002419 163 kWh same
- AEG TR7TS65680 916002337 163 kWh same
- Constructa CWQ3AC01 163 kWh
- FAR SL8HPCW 163 kWh same
- Whirlpool CWD84BGBSFRX 7188244120 163 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CWQ3AC01 | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €29 | −€17 |
| 5 years | €231 | €147 | −€84 |
| 10 years | €462 | €295 | −€168 |
| 15 years | €693 | €442 | −€251 |
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 | 82 | €23 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 163 | €46 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 265 | €75 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Constructa CWQ3AC01 (this model) | 163 | — |
| 104 | €17 | |
| 104 | €17 | |
| 104 | €17 | |
| 104 | €17 | |
| 104 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.02 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (88 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 2:50 h
- Noise
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Constructa under one model number.
CWQ3AC01
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
- Supplier changed publishedOnDate from 2026,10,20 to 2026,11,3
Questions
How much does the Constructa CWQ3AC01 cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles 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 €462 over ten years.