Essentiel B ELF1214-1b
Uses less electricity than 63% of the 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €268 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 43 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 51 L
- Typical 53 L
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 51.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 3 Essentiel b models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 320 of 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over by yearly consumption. 319 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- NEW POL NWT21214 95 kWh same
- Valberg 975773 WF 1214 A W701T 95 kWh same
- Essentiel B ELF1214-1b 95 kWh
- Princess WM1469CT2 95 kWh same
- Infiniton WM-F124AWX 95 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ELF1214-1b | HP 124A CARE UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €20 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €134 | €100 | −€34 |
| 10 years | €268 | €199 | −€69 |
| 15 years | €402 | €299 | −€103 |
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 | 47 | €13 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 95 | €27 |
| Family · 330 washes | 142 | €40 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Essentiel B ELF1214-1b (this model) | 95 | — |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 43 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.434 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 12.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 51 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 4:00 h
- Spin speed
- 1,330 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.4 %
- Spin noise
- 77 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 630 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Essentiel b under one model number.
ELF1214-1b
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Essentiel B ELF1214-1b cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 95 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 €268 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
51 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 11.2 m³ a year at 220 washes.