Hoover VHC 980ATX-S
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 155 condenser dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €153 a year, €1,527 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 337 kWh
- Typical 307 kWh
- Running cost
- €153 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €1
- 3.37 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Johnson JDRY8NERVIONB, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €114 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (69% of models). A full standard cycle takes 186 minutes, 44 more than the typical dryer in its group. Of 9 Hoover models in this group, it ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 149 of 155 condenser dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 148 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hotpoint-Ariston NT CM10 8B EU 496 kWh −€12.23
- Hotpoint-Ariston NT CM10 8BK FR 496 kWh −€12.23
- Hoover VHC 980ATX-S 539 kWh
- Hyundai HSC800BD 554 kWh +€4.08
- Svan SSC800BD 554 kWh +€4.08
What it will cost you
| Period | VHC 980ATX-S | JDRY8NERVIONB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €153 | €39 | −€114 |
| 5 years | €764 | €193 | −€571 |
| 10 years | €1,527 | €385 | −€1,142 |
| 15 years | €2,291 | €578 | −€1,713 |
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 | 270 | €76 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 539 | €153 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 876 | €248 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover VHC 980ATX-S (this model) | 539 | — |
| 136 | €114 | |
| 152 | €110 | |
| 152 | €110 | |
| 154 | €109 | |
| 154 | €109 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G
- Technology
- Condenser dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 3.37 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- D (71 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:06 h
- Noise
- 68 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hoover under one model number.
VHC 980ATX-S
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hoover VHC 980ATX-S cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 539 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €153 a year, or €1,527 over ten years.