Schulthess Maschinen Hydraforte
Uses less electricity than 1% of the 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €65 a year, €652 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 144 kWh
- Typical 116 kWh
- Running cost
- €65 / year
- +€13 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.41
- 1.44 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 99 % of them need less. AEG T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €36 a year. 71% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is C. A full standard cycle takes 119 minutes, 61 fewer than the typical dryer in its group. Of 22 Schulthess Maschinen models in this group, it ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 1,935 of 2,109 heat pump dryers, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,934 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Statesman THP28W 230 kWh same
- Ecron SEC HP 8KG 112GT1 230 kWh same
- Schulthess Maschinen Hydraforte 230 kWh
- Hotpoint C HSD 82M WW UK 230 kWh same
- Hotpoint HHD D80 WW IRE 230 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | Hydraforte | T97DR8V6PBC1 916900720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €65 | €29 | −€36 |
| 5 years | €326 | €147 | −€179 |
| 10 years | €652 | €295 | −€358 |
| 15 years | €979 | €442 | −€537 |
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 | 115 | €33 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 230 | €65 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 374 | €106 |
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Schulthess Maschinen Hydraforte (this model) | 230 | — |
| 104 | €36 | |
| 104 | €36 | |
| 104 | €36 | |
| 104 | €36 | |
| 104 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.44 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (88 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 1:59 h
- Noise
- 67 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Schulthess Maschinen under one model number.
Hydraforte
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Schulthess Maschinen Hydraforte cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 230 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €65 a year, or €652 over ten years.