Kernau KFWM I 8521
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €455 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Hoover H3W 48BL11H-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 86% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is A. 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 ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 4,323 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 4,322 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Daewoo WM812T1WU1ES 161 kWh same
- Telefunken ES-FE812AX-WT2 161 kWh same
- Kernau KFWM I 8521 161 kWh
- Daewoo WM810T0WU0ES 161 kWh same
- Daewoo WM-FB8510W0D-ES 161 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFWM I 8521 | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €15 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €227 | €75 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €455 | €150 | −€305 |
| 15 years | €682 | €224 | −€458 |
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 | 80 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 161 | €45 |
| Family · 330 washes | 241 | €68 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Kernau KFWM I 8521 (this model) | 161 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 57 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 73 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 1.165 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:37 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 52.0 %
- Spin noise
- 77 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 530 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kernau under one model number.
KFWM I 8521
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Kernau KFWM I 8521 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 161 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €455 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.