Helvetia HSHP8DS1
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 €54 a year, €539 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 119 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €54 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.34
- 1.19 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 186 kWh. 49% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is C. A full standard cycle takes 230 minutes, 50 more than the typical dryer in its group. Of 4 Helvetia models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,074 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,073 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- TCL D080V4UW0F 190 kWh same
- TCL DF0840WD0FR 190 kWh same
- Helvetia HSHP8DS1 190 kWh
- Origial ORIDRY8AWD-26 190 kWh same
- Kenwood KHP8W26D 190 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HSHP8DS1 | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €54 | €29 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €270 | €147 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €539 | €295 | −€245 |
| 15 years | €809 | €442 | −€367 |
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 | 95 | €27 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 190 | €54 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 309 | €88 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Helvetia HSHP8DS1 (this model) | 190 | — |
| 104 | €24 | |
| 104 | €24 | |
| 104 | €24 | |
| 104 | €24 | |
| 104 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.19 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (82 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:50 h
- Noise
- 67 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Helvetia under one model number.
HSHP8DS1
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Helvetia HSHP8DS1 cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 190 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €54 a year, or €539 over ten years.