LG WT1716BBF
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €81 a year, €811 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 179 kWh
- Typical 137 kWh
- Running cost
- €81 / year
- +€19 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.51
- 1.79 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. Samsung DV16DG8600BV, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €11 a year. 40% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is E. A full standard cycle takes 320 minutes, 60 more than the typical dryer in its group. LG has 42 models in this group; this one is number 41 among them. LG sells the same label values under other model names: F761TOWERB2.
Where it stands
Rank 527 of 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over by yearly consumption. 526 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG RT18VT 285 kWh −€0.45
- LG F761TOWERB2 286 kWh same
- LG WT1716BBF 286 kWh
- Blomberg BHP1208NX 7188385230 299 kWh +€3.62
- Finlux FWS12HPE 299 kWh +€3.62
What it will cost you
| Period | WT1716BBF | DV16DG8600BV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €81 | €70 | −€11 |
| 5 years | €406 | €351 | −€54 |
| 10 years | €811 | €702 | −€109 |
| 15 years | €1,217 | €1,054 | −€163 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 143 | €41 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 286 | €81 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 465 | €132 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| LG WT1716BBF (this model) | 286 | — |
| 248 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.79 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 16 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (88 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 5:20 h
- Noise
- 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R134a
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by LG with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
WT1716BBF · WT1716WWF
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the LG WT1716BBF cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 286 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €81 a year, or €811 over ten years.