Kernau KFWM 8506 TC DI
Uses less electricity than 94% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €22 a year, €224 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 36 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €22 / year
- −€7 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 12 Kernau models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 272 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 271 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Haier HW80-B14979TEU1 77 kWh −€0.62
- Kernau KFWM 8506 TC W 79 kWh same
- Kernau KFWM 8506 TC DI 79 kWh
- AVG F80270EB 81 kWh +€0.62
- Lincoln PL8F4AB (V2) 81 kWh +€0.62
What it will cost you
| Period | KFWM 8506 TC DI | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €22 | €15 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €112 | €75 | −€37 |
| 10 years | €224 | €150 | −€75 |
| 15 years | €336 | €224 | −€112 |
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 | 40 | €11 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 79 | €22 |
| Family · 330 washes | 119 | €34 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Kernau KFWM 8506 TC DI (this model) | 79 | — |
| 53 | €7 | |
| 53 | €7 | |
| 53 | €7 | |
| 53 | €7 | |
| 57 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 36 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.378 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 520 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kernau under one model number.
KFWM 8506 TC DI
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Kernau KFWM 8506 TC DI cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 79 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €22 a year, or €224 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.