PKM WT 8+5
- Per 100 cycles
- 59 kWh
- Typical 266 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- −€94 vs typical
- Wash only, per 100
- 47 kWh
Class D is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 42.0 litres of water per cycle, 5.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 7 PKM models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
What it will cost you
| Period | WT 8+5 | WSD-Y85ADWN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €24 | −€3 |
| 5 years | €134 | €120 | −€14 |
| 10 years | €267 | €240 | −€27 |
| 15 years | €401 | €360 | −€41 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Years of use
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Spin noise · class B
50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 74 dB
Washing only or washing and drying
Drying multiplies the energy by 1.3. Drying capacity is 5 kg against 8 kg for washing.
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| PKM WT 8+5 (this model) | 94 | — |
| 85 | €3 | |
| 85 | €3 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class (wash + dry / wash)
- D / A
- Energy per 100 wash-and-dry cycles
- 59 kWh
- Energy per 100 wash cycles
- 47 kWh
- Capacity wash / dry
- 8 kg / 5 kg
- Water wash / wash + dry
- 42 L / 80 L
- Spin noise
- 74 dB(A)
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by PKM under one model number.
WT 8+5
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the PKM WT 8+5 cost to run?
At 160 wash-and-dry cycles a year it uses about 94 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €27 a year, or €267 over ten years.