Greenblue GB405
Uses less electricity than 11% of the 111 vented dryers, under 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €103 a year, €1,033 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 228 kWh
- Typical 140 kWh
- Running cost
- €103 / year
- +€40 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €1
- 2.28 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 89 % of them need less. Homcom B61-011V70GY, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €58 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (97% of models). A full standard cycle takes 180 minutes, 22 more than the typical dryer in its group. Of 3 Greenblue models in this group, it is the most efficient. Greenblue sells the same label values under other model names: GB410, GB415 GR.
Where it stands
Rank 87 of 111 vented dryers, under 8 kg by yearly consumption. 86 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Kono Steel GDZ40-301M 365 kWh same
- Kono Steel GDZ50-306M 365 kWh same
- Greenblue GB405 365 kWh
- Greenblue GB410 365 kWh same
- Greenblue GB415 GR 365 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GB405 | B61-011V70GY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €103 | €45 | −€58 |
| 5 years | €517 | €224 | −€292 |
| 10 years | €1,033 | €449 | −€585 |
| 15 years | €1,550 | €673 | −€877 |
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 | 182 | €52 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 365 | €103 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 593 | €168 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Greenblue GB405 (this model) | 365 | — |
| 158 | €58 | |
| 158 | €58 | |
| 158 | €58 | |
| 158 | €58 | |
| 158 | €58 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G
- Technology
- Vented dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 2.28 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 3 kg
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:00 h
- Noise
- 62 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 0.2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Greenblue under one model number.
GB405
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Greenblue GB405 cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 365 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €103 a year, or €1,033 over ten years.