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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 7 kg · freestanding

ECG EWSI 72121 Steam

A

Uses less electricity than 76% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €274 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
44 kWh
Typical 52 kWh
Running cost
€27 / year
−€5 vs typical
Water per wash
45 L
Typical 45 L

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 15 % below the typical 114 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. Of 9 ECG models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 384 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 383 use less.

Median 114 This model · 97 60 260 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A Koenic KWM 7152 A INV 97 kWh same
  2. A Beko WUE 7612B XST 7000640079 97 kWh same
  3. A ECG EWSI 72121 Steam 97 kWh
  4. A Heinner HWM-M714IVSMNA+++ 97 kWh same
  5. A Beko B3WFU57415WSPB 7002740010 97 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period EWSI 72121 Steam BR 47SBL10UC-S Difference
1 year €27 €18 −€9
5 years €137 €90 −€47
10 years €274 €181 −€93
15 years €411 €271 −€140

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 48 5.0 m³ €14
Our default · 220 washes 97 9.9 m³ €27
Family · 330 washes 145 14.9 m³ €41

Spin noise · class B

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 76 dB
Dashed: group median 76 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A ECG EWSI 72121 Steam (this model)
4445 L 97 — —
2940 L 64 €9 €93
2940 L 64 €9 €93
3145 L 68 €8 €81
3137 L 68 €8 €81
3140 L 68 €8 €81

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
44 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.444 kWh
Rated capacity
7.0 kg
Water per cycle
45 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:28 h
Spin speed
1,200 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 62.9 %
Spin noise
76 dB(A), class B
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 400 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by ECG under one model number.

EWSI 72121 Steam

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the ECG EWSI 72121 Steam cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 97 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €27 a year, or €274 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.