Hotpoint H3 D81B UK
Uses less electricity than 25% of the 155 condenser dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €140 a year, €1,396 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 308 kWh
- Typical 307 kWh
- Running cost
- €140 / year
- +€0 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €1
- 3.08 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 491 kWh a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Of 4 Hotpoint models in this group, it is the most efficient. Hotpoint sells the same label values under other model names: H3 D81WB UK.
Where it stands
Rank 110 of 155 condenser dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 109 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch WTN86212ME 493 kWh same
- Indesit I3 D81S UK 493 kWh same
- Hotpoint H3 D81B UK 493 kWh
- Hotpoint H3 D81WB UK 493 kWh same
- Proline PROCD82 494 kWh +€0.45
What it will cost you
| Period | H3 D81B UK | JDRY8NERVIONB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €140 | €39 | −€101 |
| 5 years | €698 | €193 | −€505 |
| 10 years | €1,396 | €385 | −€1,010 |
| 15 years | €2,093 | €578 | −€1,516 |
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 | 246 | €70 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 493 | €140 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 801 | €227 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hotpoint H3 D81B UK (this model) | 493 | — |
| 136 | €101 | |
| 152 | €97 | |
| 152 | €97 | |
| 154 | €96 | |
| 154 | €96 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G
- Technology
- Condenser dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 3.08 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- D (81 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 2:36 h
- Noise
- 66 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hotpoint under one model number.
H3 D81B UK
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hotpoint H3 D81B UK cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 493 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €140 a year, or €1,396 over ten years.