Valberg 971696 WF 914 B S180C
Uses less electricity than 22% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €349 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 56 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 42 L
- Typical 49 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 78 % of them need less. Yiwu Ruijia Auto Accessories DE168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €29 a year. 77% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A. It uses 42.0 litres of water per cycle, 7.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 13 Valberg models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,053 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 3,052 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Infiniton WM-99B1 123 kWh same
- Infiniton WM-99D2 123 kWh same
- Valberg 971696 WF 914 B S180C 123 kWh
- Continental Edison CELL914IS 123 kWh same
- Heinner HWM-H9014INVB+++ 123 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 971696 WF 914 B S180C | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €6 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €174 | €31 | −€143 |
| 10 years | €349 | €62 | −€287 |
| 15 years | €523 | €93 | −€430 |
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 | 62 | €17 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 123 | €35 |
| Family · 330 washes | 185 | €52 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Valberg 971696 WF 914 B S180C (this model) | 123 | — |
| 22 | €29 | |
| 22 | €29 | |
| 42 | €23 | |
| 42 | €23 | |
| 42 | €23 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 56 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.560 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 42 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:48 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 51.0 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 610 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Valberg under one model number.
971696 WF 914 B S180C
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Valberg 971696 WF 914 B S180C cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 123 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €35 a year, or €349 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
42 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.2 m³ a year at 220 washes.