ECG EWT 70120
Uses less electricity than 33% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €42 a year, €424 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 68 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €42 / year
- +€10 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 45 L
Near the middle of its group: 31 % above the typical 114 kWh. 65% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is A. At 80 dB it is 4 dB louder than typical for its size. ECG has 9 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,368 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 2,367 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Smartway HLBW712S 150 kWh same
- FAR LF713L23W 150 kWh same
- ECG EWT 70120 150 kWh
- Omnys WNM-7014DIN 150 kWh same
- Hisense WFVB7012EM 150 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | EWT 70120 | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €42 | €18 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €212 | €90 | −€121 |
| 10 years | €424 | €181 | −€243 |
| 15 years | €636 | €271 | −€364 |
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 | 75 | €21 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 150 | €42 |
| Family · 330 washes | 224 | €64 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| ECG EWT 70120 (this model) | 150 | — |
| 64 | €24 | |
| 64 | €24 | |
| 68 | €23 | |
| 68 | €23 | |
| 68 | €23 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 68 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.684 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.9 %
- Spin noise
- 80 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 880 × 400 × 610 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by ECG under one model number.
EWT 70120
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the ECG EWT 70120 cost to run?
At 220 washes 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 €42 a year, or €424 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.