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Washing machine · 6 kg · freestanding

Freston FR - PREMIUM - 6 KG

A
Per 100 cycles
357 kWh
Typical 56 kWh
Running cost
€222 / year
+€188 vs typical
Water per wash
43 L
Typical 43 L

Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches.

What it will cost you

Period FR - PREMIUM - 6 KG XQB60-168 Difference
1 year €222 €15 −€207
5 years €1,112 €75 −€1,037
10 years €2,224 €150 −€2,075
15 years €3,336 €224 −€3,112

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 393 4.7 m³ €111
Our default · 220 washes 785 9.5 m³ €222
Family · 330 washes 1,178 14.2 m³ €334

Spin noise · class B

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 75 dB
Dashed: group median 76 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A Freston FR - PREMIUM - 6 KG (this model)
35743 L 785 — —
24144 L 53 €207 €2,075
3438 L 75 €201 €2,012
3435 L 75 €201 €2,012
3441 L 75 €201 €2,012
3441 L 75 €201 €2,012

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
357 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.357 kWh
Rated capacity
6.0 kg
Water per cycle
43 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:18 h
Spin speed
1,200 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
C · 62.0 %
Spin noise
75 dB(A), class B
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 450 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Freston under one model number.

FR - PREMIUM - 6 KG

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Freston FR - PREMIUM - 6 KG cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 785 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €222 a year, or €2,224 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

43 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.