Solthermic SC8V
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 231 minutes, 51 more than the typical dryer in its group. It is the only Solthermic model in this group.
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
- Koenic KTD 8317 D 230 kWh same
- Technolux WPTV8DLDFBE 230 kWh same
- Solthermic SC8V 230 kWh
- Robin GRS-829 230 kWh same
- Statesman THP28W 230 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SC8V | 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 B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Solthermic SC8V (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
- C (82 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:51 h
- Noise
- 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Solthermic under one model number.
SC8V
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Solthermic SC8V 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.