Friac WA1492IM
Uses less electricity than 6% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €41 a year, €411 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 66 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €41 / year
- +€11 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 50 L
- Typical 49 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 94 % of them need less. Yiwu Ruijia Auto Accessories DE168, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €35 a year. 89% of comparable models reach a better class than C; the most common is A. It uses 50.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 7 Friac models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,603 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 3,602 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Vortex VMA914D01S 145 kWh same
- Atlantic 1261CF4T CRI ATL 10789646 145 kWh same
- Friac WA1492IM 145 kWh
- AVG 1261CF4T 10778438 145 kWh same
- Corbero CLSV961422DRYEXC 145 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA1492IM | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €41 | €6 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €206 | €31 | −€174 |
| 10 years | €411 | €62 | −€349 |
| 15 years | €617 | €93 | −€523 |
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 | 73 | €21 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 145 | €41 |
| Family · 330 washes | 218 | €62 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Friac WA1492IM (this model) | 145 | — |
| 22 | €35 | |
| 22 | €35 | |
| 42 | €29 | |
| 42 | €29 | |
| 42 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 66 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.656 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 50 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:48 h
- Spin speed
- 1,350 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 570 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Friac under one model number.
WA1492IM
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Friac WA1492IM cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 145 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €41 a year, or €411 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
50 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 11.0 m³ a year at 220 washes.