Smeg LBW40CIT
Uses less electricity than 54% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €34 a year, €343 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 55 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €34 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 39 L
- Typical 43 L
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 123 kWh. Class D is the most common class in this group (34% of models). It uses 39.0 litres of water per cycle, 4.0 less than the typical model in its group. Smeg has 12 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,282 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 1,281 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht WAT 612 ZEN EX N 121 kWh same
- Bauknecht WMT ZEN 6 BD N 121 kWh same
- Smeg LBW40CIT 121 kWh
- Whirlpool TDLR 6241BS FN/N 121 kWh same
- Whirlpool TDLRB 6241BS EU/N 121 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LBW40CIT | FP10562DE/FW45-1678 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €34 | €30 | −€4 |
| 5 years | €171 | €150 | −€22 |
| 10 years | €343 | €299 | −€44 |
| 15 years | €514 | €449 | −€65 |
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 | 61 | €17 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 121 | €34 |
| Family · 330 washes | 182 | €51 |
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 LBW40CIT (this model) | 121 | — |
| 106 | €4 | |
| 106 | €4 | |
| 106 | €4 | |
| 106 | €4 | |
| 106 | €4 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 55 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.552 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 4.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 39 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 2:55 h
- Spin speed
- 1,000 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.0 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 360 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Smeg under one model number.
LBW40CIT
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Smeg LBW40CIT cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 121 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €34 a year, or €343 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
39 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 8.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.