Draco DR-F12455GB
Uses less electricity than 2% of the 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €449 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 72 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 55 L
- Typical 53 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 98 % of them need less. Hotpoint HP 124A CARE UK, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €25 a year. 97% of comparable models reach a better class than C; the most common is A. It uses 55.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Draco models in this group, it ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 1,076 of 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over by yearly consumption. 1,075 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hotpoint NLCD 1164 D AW UK N 154 kWh −€1.25
- S5 F12455GBC0 158 kWh same
- Draco DR-F12455GB 158 kWh
- Svan SL12400CIDVB 158 kWh same
- Aspes AL12400CIDVB 158 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | DR-F12455GB | HP 124A CARE UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €20 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €224 | €100 | −€125 |
| 10 years | €449 | €199 | −€249 |
| 15 years | €673 | €299 | −€374 |
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 | 79 | €22 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 158 | €45 |
| Family · 330 washes | 238 | €67 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Draco DR-F12455GB (this model) | 158 | — |
| 70 | €25 | |
| 70 | €25 | |
| 70 | €25 | |
| 70 | €25 | |
| 70 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 72 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.722 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 12.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 55 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 4:00 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 640 × 600 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Draco under one model number.
DR-F12455GB
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Draco DR-F12455GB cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 158 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €449 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
55 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 12.1 m³ a year at 220 washes.