Thomson TW8AM20FRA
Uses less electricity than 88% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €24 a year, €237 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 38 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €24 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 19 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Thomson has 17 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Thomson sells the same label values under other model names: TW8AM20EU.
Where it stands
Rank 338 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 337 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Benavent LBWC8D 84 kWh same
- Thomson TW8AM20EU 84 kWh same
- Thomson TW8AM20FRA 84 kWh
- Nilson NL8200AI 84 kWh same
- Nilson NL8200AIDVBX 84 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | TW8AM20FRA | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €24 | €15 | −€9 |
| 5 years | €118 | €75 | −€44 |
| 10 years | €237 | €150 | −€87 |
| 15 years | €355 | €224 | −€131 |
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 | 42 | €12 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 84 | €24 |
| Family · 330 washes | 125 | €36 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomson TW8AM20FRA (this model) | 84 | — |
| 53 | €9 | |
| 53 | €9 | |
| 53 | €9 | |
| 53 | €9 | |
| 57 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 38 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.377 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 520 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Thomson under one model number.
TW8AM20FRA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Thomson TW8AM20FRA cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 84 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €24 a year, or €237 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.