Inventor GLX12014
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €39 a year, €393 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 63 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €39 / year
- +€10 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 57 L
- Typical 53 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. Hotpoint HP 124A CARE UK, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €19 a year. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A. It uses 57.0 litres of water per cycle, 4.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Inventor models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,024 of 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over by yearly consumption. 1,023 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Brandt WFB124QW -01 139 kWh same
- Vedette LFVQ124W -01 139 kWh same
- Inventor GLX12014 139 kWh
- Sogelux V2111B 139 kWh same
- Sogelux V2112N 139 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GLX12014 | HP 124A CARE UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €39 | €20 | −€19 |
| 5 years | €196 | €100 | −€97 |
| 10 years | €393 | €199 | −€193 |
| 15 years | €589 | €299 | −€290 |
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 | 69 | €20 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 139 | €39 |
| Family · 330 washes | 208 | €59 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Inventor GLX12014 (this model) | 139 | — |
| 70 | €19 | |
| 70 | €19 | |
| 70 | €19 | |
| 70 | €19 | |
| 70 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 63 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.628 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 12.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 57 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 4:00 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 80 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 600 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Inventor under one model number.
GLX12014
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Inventor GLX12014 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 139 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €39 a year, or €393 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
57 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 12.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.