PKM WA6-ES1510
Uses less electricity than 2% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €461 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- +€11 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 43 L
- Typical 43 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 98 % of them need less. Superb Electric Company XQB60-168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 85% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is D. At 78 dB it is 2 dB louder than typical for its size. Of 12 PKM models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,791 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 2,790 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Eversteel EVS-WM61000 163 kWh same
- Albalux AXW1060 163 kWh same
- PKM WA6-ES1510 163 kWh
- Midea MFNE03W60/W-ES 163 kWh same
- Surfline WMS1040 163 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA6-ES1510 | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €15 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €231 | €75 | −€156 |
| 10 years | €461 | €150 | −€312 |
| 15 years | €692 | €224 | −€467 |
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 | 81 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 163 | €46 |
| Family · 330 washes | 244 | €69 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| PKM WA6-ES1510 (this model) | 163 | — |
| 53 | €31 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 | |
| 75 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.737 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 43 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,000 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- D · 71.9 %
- Spin noise
- 78 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 840 × 600 × 450 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by PKM under one model number.
WA6-ES1510
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the PKM WA6-ES1510 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 163 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €461 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
43 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.