Whirlpool FFS 9479 B EE
Uses less electricity than 70% of the 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €274 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Typical 49 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 47 L
- Typical 49 L
Near the middle of its group: 10 % below the typical 108 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 47.0 litres of water per cycle, 2.0 less than the typical model in its group. Whirlpool has 108 models in this group; this one is number 45 among them. Whirlpool sells the same label values under other model names: FFB 9479 BV IT, FFBSL 9479 WSBSV EE, FFBS 9479 WV FR and 1 more.
Where it stands
Rank 848 of 3,941 washing machines, 9 kg by yearly consumption. 847 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Whirlpool FFBSL 9479 WSBSV EE 97 kWh same
- Whirlpool FFD 9479 BCV EE 97 kWh same
- Whirlpool FFS 9479 B EE 97 kWh
- Cecotec 02176-02 97 kWh same
- Gorenje W2NS94A1TW/CZ 97 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FFS 9479 B EE | DE168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €6 | −€21 |
| 5 years | €137 | €31 | −€106 |
| 10 years | €274 | €62 | −€212 |
| 15 years | €411 | €93 | −€318 |
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 | 48 | €14 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 97 | €27 |
| Family · 330 washes | 145 | €41 |
Spin noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool FFS 9479 B EE (this model) | 97 | — |
| 22 | €21 | |
| 22 | €21 | |
| 42 | €16 | |
| 42 | €16 | |
| 42 | €16 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.444 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 9.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 47 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:45 h
- Spin speed
- 1,351 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.0 %
- Spin noise
- 78 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 630 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
FFS 9479 B EE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool FFS 9479 B EE cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 97 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €27 a year, or €274 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.