General DHP80-WL16-J
Uses less electricity than 29% of the 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €55 a year, €553 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 122 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €55 / year
- +€3 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.35
- 1.22 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % above the typical 186 kWh. 71% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is C. A full standard cycle takes 196 minutes, 16 more than the typical dryer in its group. It is the only General model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,486 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,485 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Houstyle HOUASC8000WA 195 kWh same
- Philco PDC 8 EB 195 kWh same
- General DHP80-WL16-J 195 kWh
- Curtiss MSLP80E/1 197 kWh +€0.45
- Schneider SCSL08HP0-E 197 kWh +€0.45
What it will cost you
| Period | DHP80-WL16-J | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €55 | €29 | −€26 |
| 5 years | €276 | €147 | −€129 |
| 10 years | €553 | €295 | −€258 |
| 15 years | €829 | €442 | −€387 |
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 | 98 | €28 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 195 | €55 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 317 | €90 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| General DHP80-WL16-J (this model) | 195 | — |
| 104 | €26 | |
| 104 | €26 | |
| 104 | €26 | |
| 104 | €26 | |
| 104 | €26 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.22 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (83 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:16 h
- Noise
- 68 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by General under one model number.
DHP80-WL16-J
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the General DHP80-WL16-J cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 195 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €55 a year, or €553 over ten years.