Waltham WFDS243
Uses less electricity than 35% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €63 a year, €632 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 223 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €63 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 92.1 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 217 kWh. 74% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 92.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. It is the only Waltham model in this group. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 5,520 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 5,519 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Robin RT-280 223 kWh same
- Robin RT-285 INOX 223 kWh same
- Waltham WFDS243 223 kWh
- Cranker CRFR265BLT 223 kWh same
- ETA237390001E 223 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WFDS243 | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €63 | €21 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €316 | €103 | −€212 |
| 10 years | €632 | €207 | −€425 |
| 15 years | €947 | €310 | −€637 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 242 L
92.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham WFDS243 (this model) | 223 | — |
| 73 | €42 | |
| 73 | €42 | |
| 82 | €40 | |
| 84 | €39 | |
| 84 | €39 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 223 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 242 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 201 L / 42 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,610 × 540 × 570 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Waltham under one model number.
WFDS243
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Waltham WFDS243 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 223 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €63 a year, or €632 over ten years.
Is the Waltham WFDS243 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).