FAR LF612B21S
Uses less electricity than 5% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €455 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€11 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 43 L
- Typical 43 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 95 % of them need less. Superb Electric Company XQB60-168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 85% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is D. Of 19 FAR models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,632 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 2,631 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- OK OWM 61213 A2 161 kWh same
- Svan SVL650D 161 kWh same
- FAR LF612B21S 161 kWh
- Daya DSW-610 161 kWh same
- Keeton F601 161 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LF612B21S | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €15 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €227 | €75 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €455 | €150 | −€305 |
| 15 years | €682 | €224 | −€458 |
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 | 80 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 161 | €45 |
| Family · 330 washes | 241 | €68 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| FAR LF612B21S (this model) | 161 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 | |
| 75 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.733 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 43 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:17 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 840 × 600 × 440 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by FAR with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
LF612B21S · LF612B21W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the FAR LF612B21S cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 161 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €455 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
43 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.