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Siemens WT48Y7W1 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£640Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Siemens WT48Y7W1 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WT48Y7W1
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of tumble dryers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 70%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

7.9

Design

â–²Better than 54%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

7.4

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

6.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Siemens WT48Y7W1

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

7.9

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.3
Drying technology
heat pump
This tumble dryer uses a heat pump drying system, which is more efficient than 25.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 74.5% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
112 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 112 L, which is smaller than 53.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 33% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
A+++
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class which is better than that of 69.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 30.7% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
14
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 14 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 40.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.3% of tumble dryers.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 24.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 75.4% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
no
This tumble dryer does not offer temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
no
This tumble dryer does not have adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
?
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
This tumble dryer is self-standing, which is less suited to fitted kitchens than 0.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 99.3% of tumble dryers.
Loading type
front-loading
This tumble dryer is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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Siemens WT48Y7W1 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
  • 26.8% lower annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a lower annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (51.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    51.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 26.8% lower yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy a year than the average tumble dryer (172 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    172 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 26.8% lower yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy a year than the average tumble dryer (172 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    172 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 26.8% lower annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a lower annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (51.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    51.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
  • No adjustable drying times
    This tumble dryer does not allow adjustable drying times, which the average tumble dryer supports. 97.4% of dryers allow for adjustable drying times.
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 20% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (54 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    54 kg vs 45 kg
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318695.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    318,695.316 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.5

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 4.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.5

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Siemens WT48Y7W1 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£640 vs £480).
    £640 vs £480
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Siemens WT48Y7W1 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.28 vs 7.6).
    7.28 vs 7.56
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 1 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (66 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    66 dB vs 65 dB
  • No adjustable drying times
    This tumble dryer does not allow adjustable drying times, which the average tumble dryer supports. 97.4% of dryers allow for adjustable drying times.
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 20% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (54 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    54 kg vs 45 kg
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318695.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    318,695.316 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens WT48Y7W1

  • 172 kWh a year keeps running costs low for an 8 kg dryer.
  • An A+++ energy rating shows low power use.
  • A delayed start can be set up to 24 h ahead.
  • A wool program handles knitwear and other delicate items.
  • A shirt program suits work shirts and blouses.
  • At 84.2 cm high it fits under a standard worktop.

What we don't like about Siemens WT48Y7W1

  • At 54 kg it is hard to move alone.
  • The 66 dB noise is clearly audible in a quiet room.
  • It is too loud to run while someone sleeps nearby.
  • Its weight makes it awkward to carry up stairs.

Verdict

Running cost is the first thing to know about the Siemens WT48Y7W1. It uses 172 kWh a year and carries an A+++ rating, which keeps running costs low for an 8 kg model. The delayed start can be set up to 24 h ahead, so it finishes when you are home or when power is cheaper for you. Wool and shirt programs take care of the delicate loads that a standard cycle could spoil. At 84.2 cm high it slides under a worktop more easily than taller models. The trade-off is weight. At 54 kg it is hard to move, and the 66 dB noise is clear in a quiet room. It suits a family that runs the dryer most days and wants to keep energy use in check.

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