Meireles MLR 1491 W
Uses less electricity than 22% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €349 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 56 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 42 L
- Typical 49 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 78 % of them need less. Yiwu Ruijia Auto Accessories DE168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €29 a year. 77% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A. It uses 42.0 litres of water per cycle, 7.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Meireles models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,053 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 3,052 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Heinner HWM-H9014INVB+++ 123 kWh same
- Bellavita 967178 WF 914 B S180C 123 kWh same
- Meireles MLR 1491 W 123 kWh
- Gorenje WHE94BAS 123 kWh same
- Koenic KWM 9115 B 125 kWh +€0.62
What it will cost you
| Period | MLR 1491 W | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €6 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €174 | €31 | −€143 |
| 10 years | €349 | €62 | −€287 |
| 15 years | €523 | €93 | −€430 |
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 | 62 | €17 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 123 | €35 |
| Family · 330 washes | 185 | €52 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Meireles MLR 1491 W (this model) | 123 | — |
| 22 | €29 | |
| 22 | €29 | |
| 42 | €23 | |
| 42 | €23 | |
| 42 | €23 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 56 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.560 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 42 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:48 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 50.0 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 610 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Meireles under one model number.
MLR 1491 W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Meireles MLR 1491 W cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 123 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €35 a year, or €349 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
42 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.2 m³ a year at 220 washes.