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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 5 kg · freestanding

Helvetia HLMT510CB1

C

Uses less electricity than 58% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €32 a year, €318 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
51 kWh
Typical 56 kWh
Running cost
€32 / year
−€3 vs typical
Water per wash
41 L
Typical 43 L

Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 123 kWh. 40% of comparable models reach a better class than C; the most common is D. It uses 41.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 8 Helvetia models in this group, it is the most efficient. Helvetia sells the same label values under other model names: HULT510C1.

Where it stands

Rank 1,202 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 1,201 use less.

Median 123 This model · 112 50 260 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. D Fantask 10566DEFP-VC 112 kWh same
  2. D Fantask 10567DEFP-VC 112 kWh same
  3. C Helvetia HLMT510CB1 112 kWh
  4. C Helvetia HULT510C1 112 kWh same
  5. C Hanseatic HTW510C 112 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period HLMT510CB1 EU01_129902 Difference
1 year €32 €24 −€7
5 years €159 €121 −€37
10 years €318 €243 −€75
15 years €477 €364 −€112

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 56 4.5 m³ €16
Our default · 220 washes 112 9.0 m³ €32
Family · 330 washes 168 13.5 m³ €48

Spin noise · class C

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 78 dB
Dashed: group median 76 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
C Helvetia HLMT510CB1 (this model)
5141 L 112 — —
3932 L 86 €7 €75
3941 L 86 €7 €75
3941 L 86 €7 €75
3941 L 86 €7 €75
3941 L 86 €7 €75

Label and product sheet

Energy class
C
Energy per 100 cycles
51 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.514 kWh
Rated capacity
5.0 kg
Water per cycle
41 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:08 h
Spin speed
1,000 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 62.9 %
Spin noise
78 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
880 × 400 × 610 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Helvetia under one model number.

HLMT510CB1

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Helvetia HLMT510CB1 cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 112 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €32 a year, or €318 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.