General Tech GE-1820
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 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 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Hoover H3W 48BL11H-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 86% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is A. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. It is the only General Tech model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 4,323 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 4,322 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- VOX WM1285LT14QD 161 kWh same
- VOX WM1285LTQD 161 kWh same
- General Tech GE-1820 161 kWh
- Topper TOP-801V 161 kWh same
- Koenic KWM 8113 D 161 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GE-1820 | H3W 48BL11H-S | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Tech GE-1820 (this model) | 161 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 57 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.727 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 h
- Spin speed
- 1,000 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.4 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 530 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by General Tech under one model number.
GE-1820
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the General Tech GE-1820 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?
48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.