IKEA TVÄTTAD 20488981
Uses less electricity than 0% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €58 a year, €579 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 93 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €58 / year
- +€29 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 47 L
- Typical 47 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 100 % of them need less. Hoover H3W 48BL11H-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €43 a year. 99% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is A. At 72 dB it is 3 dB quieter than typical for its size. IKEA has 6 models in this group; this one is number 5 among them. IKEA sells the same label values under other model names: TVÄTTAD 40488980. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 4,931 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 4,930 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Candy CST 082DE/1-47 200 kWh −€1.25
- Candy CSTG 382DE/1-11 200 kWh −€1.25
- IKEA TVÄTTAD 20488981 205 kWh
- IKEA TVÄTTAD 40488980 205 kWh same
- Fagor 3FE-8314IT 205 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | TVÄTTAD 20488981 | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €58 | €15 | −€43 |
| 5 years | €290 | €75 | −€215 |
| 10 years | €579 | €150 | −€430 |
| 15 years | €869 | €224 | −€645 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you wash
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 110 washes | 102 | €29 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 205 | €58 |
| Family · 330 washes | 307 | €87 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| IKEA TVÄTTAD 20488981 (this model) | 205 | — |
| 53 | €43 | |
| 53 | €43 | |
| 53 | €43 | |
| 53 | €43 | |
| 57 | €42 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 93 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.925 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 47 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:30 h
- Spin speed
- 1,351 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 600 × 550 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by IKEA under one model number.
TVÄTTAD 20488981
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the IKEA TVÄTTAD 20488981 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 205 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €58 a year, or €579 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.