Universal Blue UBLA2804-21
Uses less electricity than 1% of the 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €492 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 79 kWh
- Typical 51 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- +€17 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 52 L
- Typical 51 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 99 % of them need less. AEG L97FSR14L6U 914505615, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €37 a year. 96% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is A. It uses 52.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Universal Blue has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. Universal Blue sells the same label values under other model names: UBLA2808-21. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,549 of 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg by yearly consumption. 2,548 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- TCL FP1014SD0FR 174 kWh same
- TCL FP1014WD0FR 174 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBLA2804-21 174 kWh
- Universal Blue UBLA2808-21 174 kWh same
- Electrolux EW6F1410BS 914916439 174 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBLA2804-21 | L97FSR14L6U 914505615 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €12 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €246 | €62 | −€184 |
| 10 years | €492 | €125 | −€368 |
| 15 years | €738 | €187 | −€551 |
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 | 87 | €25 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 174 | €49 |
| Family · 330 washes | 261 | €74 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Blue UBLA2804-21 (this model) | 174 | — |
| 44 | €37 | |
| 44 | €37 | |
| 44 | €37 | |
| 44 | €37 | |
| 44 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 79 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.790 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 52 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:58 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 75 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 640 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Universal Blue under one model number.
UBLA2804-21
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBLA2804-21 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 174 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €49 a year, or €492 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
52 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 11.4 m³ a year at 220 washes.