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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 6 kg · freestanding

Merlin MS-WM061000

A

Uses less electricity than 93% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €231 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
37 kWh
Typical 56 kWh
Running cost
€23 / year
−€12 vs typical
Water per wash
36 L
Typical 43 L

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 34 % below the typical 123 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 36.0 litres of water per cycle, 7.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Merlin models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 70 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 69 use less.

Median 123 This model · 81 50 260 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A RTS RAC-WMF60148CB-W 81 kWh same
  2. A Hansa WHS6100D2BSS 81 kWh same
  3. A Merlin MS-WM061000 81 kWh
  4. A Crown CWM6010SLIM 81 kWh same
  5. A Crown CWM6100DIX 81 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period MS-WM061000 XQB60-168 Difference
1 year €23 €15 −€8
5 years €115 €75 −€40
10 years €231 €150 −€81
15 years €346 €224 −€121

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 41 4.0 m³ €12
Our default · 220 washes 81 7.9 m³ €23
Family · 330 washes 122 11.9 m³ €35

Spin noise · class B

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 76 dB
Dashed: group median 76 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A Merlin MS-WM061000 (this model)
3736 L 81 — —
24144 L 53 €8 €81

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
37 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.374 kWh
Rated capacity
6.0 kg
Water per cycle
36 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:18 h
Spin speed
1,000 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 62.9 %
Spin noise
76 dB(A), class B
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 410 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Merlin under one model number.

MS-WM061000

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Merlin MS-WM061000 cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 81 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €231 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

36 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 7.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.