Philco PDCI 10 A King
Uses less electricity than 75% of the 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €52 a year, €517 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 114 kWh
- Typical 137 kWh
- Running cost
- €52 / year
- −€10 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.32
- 1.14 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 219 kWh. Only 13% of comparable models have a better class than C. A full standard cycle takes 230 minutes, 30 fewer than the typical dryer in its group. Of 2 Philco models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 114 of 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over by yearly consumption. 113 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Teka SHK 81031 DSS 182 kWh same
- Teka SHR 81030 DSS TR 182 kWh same
- Philco PDCI 10 A King 182 kWh
- Cecotec EU01_100476 182 kWh same
- Cecotec EU01_100477 182 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PDCI 10 A King | DH5I104BWAB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52 | €38 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €258 | €190 | −€68 |
| 10 years | €517 | €381 | −€136 |
| 15 years | €775 | €571 | −€204 |
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 | 91 | €26 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 182 | €52 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 296 | €84 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Philco PDCI 10 A King (this model) | 182 | — |
| 134 | €14 | |
| 134 | €14 | |
| 134 | €14 | |
| 134 | €14 | |
| 134 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.14 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (82 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:50 h
- Noise
- 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Philco under one model number.
PDCI 10 A King
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Philco PDCI 10 A King cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 182 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €52 a year, or €517 over ten years.