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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 7 kg · freestanding

Improve IMPLAV70118FN

F

Uses less electricity than 0% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €54 a year, €542 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
87 kWh
Typical 52 kWh
Running cost
€54 / year
+€22 vs typical
Water per wash
45 L
Typical 45 L

Uses more than most comparable models: 100 % of them need less. Candy BR 47SBL10UC-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €36 a year. 98% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is A. At 74 dB it is 2 dB quieter than typical for its size. Improve has 6 models in this group; this one is number 5 among them. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.

Where it stands

Rank 3,528 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3,527 use less.

Median 114 This model · 191 60 260 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. F Bellavile BLWM712S 191 kWh same
  2. F Houstyle HOULAV70118FN 191 kWh same
  3. F Improve IMPLAV70118FN 191 kWh
  4. F Lett E-LV712W 191 kWh same
  5. F Svan SVL750D 191 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period IMPLAV70118FN BR 47SBL10UC-S Difference
1 year €54 €18 −€36
5 years €271 €90 −€181
10 years €542 €181 −€361
15 years €813 €271 −€542

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 96 5.0 m³ €27
Our default · 220 washes 191 9.9 m³ €54
Family · 330 washes 287 14.9 m³ €81

Spin noise · class B

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 74 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
F Improve IMPLAV70118FN (this model)
8745 L 191 — —
2940 L 64 €36 €361
2940 L 64 €36 €361
3145 L 68 €35 €349
3137 L 68 €35 €349
3140 L 68 €35 €349

Label and product sheet

Energy class
F
Energy per 100 cycles
87 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.870 kWh
Rated capacity
7.0 kg
Water per cycle
45 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:28 h
Spin speed
1,000 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 58.0 %
Spin noise
74 dB(A), class B
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 510 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Improve under one model number.

IMPLAV70118FN

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

Questions

How much does the Improve IMPLAV70118FN cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 191 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 €542 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

45 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.