Fors WA 840 A
Uses less electricity than 95% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €21 a year, €206 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 33 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €21 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 41 L
- Typical 47 L
Only 58 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg do better. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 41.0 litres of water per cycle, 6.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 5 Fors models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 59 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 58 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hoover HBR 68SBL9-80 73 kWh same
- Hoover HBR 68SBL9G-80 73 kWh same
- Fors WA 840 A 73 kWh
- Telefac TF1408IA 73 kWh same
- Edesa 925270585 - EWF-8400 X /A 73 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA 840 A | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €21 | €15 | −€6 |
| 5 years | €103 | €75 | −€28 |
| 10 years | €206 | €150 | −€56 |
| 15 years | €308 | €224 | −€84 |
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 | 36 | €10 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 73 | €21 |
| Family · 330 washes | 109 | €31 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Fors WA 840 A (this model) | 73 | — |
| 53 | €6 | |
| 53 | €6 | |
| 53 | €6 | |
| 53 | €6 | |
| 57 | €4 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 33 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.326 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 41 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:29 h
- Spin speed
- 1,320 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 540 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Fors under one model number.
WA 840 A
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Fors WA 840 A cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 73 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €21 a year, or €206 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
41 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.0 m³ a year at 220 washes.