EnergyLabelEU
EN
Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 8 kg · freestanding

Essentielb 8012171 ELF814-5b

A

Uses less electricity than 76% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg 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
45 L
Typical 47 L

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 9 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 45.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 5 Essentielb models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 1,098 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,097 use less.

Median 103 This model · 95 50 245 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A Whirlpool WAM 87WB SPT 92 kWh −€0.62
  2. A Indesit IMA 862 MY TIME PL 92 kWh −€0.62
  3. A Essentielb 8012171 ELF814-5b 95 kWh
  4. A Hoover HGDQ48SB6-84 95 kWh same
  5. A Hoover HGDQ48SB6-S 95 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period 8012171 ELF814-5b H3W 48BL11H-S Difference
1 year €27 €15 −€12
5 years €134 €75 −€59
10 years €268 €150 −€118
15 years €402 €224 −€178

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 47 5.0 m³ €13
Our default · 220 washes 95 9.9 m³ €27
Family · 330 washes 142 14.9 m³ €40

Spin noise · class A

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 72 dB
Dashed: group median 75 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 Essentielb 8012171 ELF814-5b (this model)
4345 L 95 — —
2442 L 53 €12 €118
2442 L 53 €12 €118
2442 L 53 €12 €118
2442 L 53 €12 €118
2642 L 57 €11 €106

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
43 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.425 kWh
Rated capacity
8.0 kg
Water per cycle
45 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:38 h
Spin speed
1,330 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
B · 53.8 %
Spin noise
72 dB(A), class A
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 530 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
3 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Essentielb under one model number.

8012171 ELF814-5b

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

Questions

How much does the Essentielb 8012171 ELF814-5b 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?

45 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.