PKM WA6-1000A
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 12 PKM models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 70 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 69 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Crown CWM6100DIX 81 kWh same
- Crown CWM6100SL 81 kWh same
- PKM WA6-1000A 81 kWh
- Daya DSW61026SM18A1 81 kWh same
- Vortex VMA61002S 81 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA6-1000A | 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?
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 | 41 | €12 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 81 | €23 |
| Family · 330 washes | 122 | €35 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| PKM WA6-1000A (this model) | 81 | — |
| 53 | €8 |
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 PKM under one model number.
WA6-1000A
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the PKM WA6-1000A 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.