Friac WA7400
Uses less electricity than 2% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €486 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 78 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- +€16 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 45 L
- Typical 45 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 98 % of them need less. Candy BR 47SBL10UC-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is A. At 80 dB it is 4 dB louder than typical for its size. Friac has 10 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them. Friac sells the same label values under other model names: WA1474D.
Where it stands
Rank 3,256 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3,255 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko WUX71032W/IT 7000440043 172 kWh same
- Friac WA1474D 172 kWh same
- Friac WA7400 172 kWh
- Midea MFNE03W70/W-ES 172 kWh same
- Midea MFN03W70-14E 172 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WA7400 | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €18 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €243 | €90 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €486 | €181 | −€305 |
| 15 years | €729 | €271 | −€458 |
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 | 86 | €24 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 172 | €49 |
| Family · 330 washes | 257 | €73 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Friac WA7400 (this model) | 172 | — |
| 64 | €31 | |
| 64 | €31 | |
| 68 | €29 | |
| 68 | €29 | |
| 68 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 78 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 1.000 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 45 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:28 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 54.0 %
- Spin noise
- 80 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 500 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Friac under one model number.
WA7400
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Friac WA7400 cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 172 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 €486 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
45 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.9 m³ a year at 220 washes.