Smeg LBS072CA
Uses less electricity than 76% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €274 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- −€5 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 37 L
- Typical 45 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 15 % below the typical 114 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 37.0 litres of water per cycle, 8.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 13 Smeg models in this group, it is the most efficient. Smeg sells the same label values under other model names: W3C072A, W3EXC072A.
Where it stands
Rank 384 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 383 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Heinner HWM-HME7012IVSMA+++ 97 kWh same
- Heinner HWM-HME712IVSMTGA+++ 97 kWh same
- Smeg LBS072CA 97 kWh
- Smeg W3C072A 97 kWh same
- Smeg W3EXC072A 97 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LBS072CA | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €18 | −€9 |
| 5 years | €137 | €90 | −€47 |
| 10 years | €274 | €181 | −€93 |
| 15 years | €411 | €271 | −€140 |
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 | 48 | €14 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 97 | €27 |
| Family · 330 washes | 145 | €41 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg LBS072CA (this model) | 97 | — |
| 64 | €9 | |
| 64 | €9 | |
| 68 | €8 | |
| 68 | €8 | |
| 68 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.444 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 37 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:28 h
- Spin speed
- 1,200 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 470 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Smeg under one model number.
LBS072CA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Smeg LBS072CA cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 97 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 €274 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
37 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 8.1 m³ a year at 220 washes.