FAR FL7HPDB
Uses less electricity than 58% of the 346 heat pump dryers, under 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €494 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 109 kWh
- Typical 114 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.31
- 1.09 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 182 kWh. Only 17% of comparable models have a better class than D. A full standard cycle takes 220 minutes, 40 more than the typical dryer in its group. Of 3 FAR models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 66 of 346 heat pump dryers, under 8 kg by yearly consumption. 65 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Candy BRS 7N2BX-S 173 kWh −€0.45
- Elvita CTT2700VN 174 kWh same
- FAR FL7HPDB 174 kWh
- Beko BM5T6729WB 174 kWh same
- Tecnolec TECDHP7D 174 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FL7HPDB | Superforte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €34 | −€15 |
| 5 years | €247 | €170 | −€77 |
| 10 years | €494 | €340 | −€154 |
| 15 years | €741 | €510 | −€231 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 87 | €25 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 174 | €49 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 283 | €80 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| FAR FL7HPDB (this model) | 174 | — |
| 120 | €15 | |
| 125 | €14 | |
| 125 | €14 | |
| 133 | €12 | |
| 136 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.09 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (82 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:40 h
- Noise
- 67 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by FAR under one model number.
FL7HPDB
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the FAR FL7HPDB cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 174 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €49 a year, or €494 over ten years.