Whirlpool FFBBE 7638 W F
Uses less electricity than 9% of the 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €461 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Typical 52 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 44 L
- Typical 45 L
Uses more than most comparable models: 91 % of them need less. Candy BR 47SBL10UC-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €28 a year. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than E; the most common is A. It uses 44.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 less than the typical model in its group. Whirlpool has 113 models in this group; this one is number 102 among them. Whirlpool sells the same label values under other model names: FFB 7638 W EU1. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,227 of 3,584 washing machines, 7 kg by yearly consumption. 3,226 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ardesto WMI-7140 156 kWh −€1.87
- Whirlpool FFB 7638 W EU1 163 kWh same
- Whirlpool FFBBE 7638 W F 163 kWh
- Samet SWMS 1274 XB FP 3 167 kWh +€1.25
- Daya DHLB7012SL 167 kWh +€1.25
What it will cost you
| Period | FFBBE 7638 W F | BR 47SBL10UC-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €18 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €231 | €90 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €461 | €181 | −€280 |
| 15 years | €692 | €271 | −€421 |
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 | 81 | €23 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 163 | €46 |
| Family · 330 washes | 244 | €69 |
Spin noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool FFBBE 7638 W F (this model) | 163 | — |
| 64 | €28 | |
| 64 | €28 | |
| 68 | €27 | |
| 68 | €27 | |
| 68 | €27 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 74 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.736 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 7.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 44 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:25 h
- Spin speed
- 1,551 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- A · 44.0 %
- Spin noise
- 81 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 580 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
FFBBE 7638 W F
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool FFBBE 7638 W F cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 163 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €461 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
44 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.7 m³ a year at 220 washes.