Whirlpool SW6 A3Q W
Uses less electricity than 94% of the 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €25 a year, €255 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 90 kWh / year
- Typical 118 kWh
- Running cost
- €25 / year
- −€8 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 28.0 kWh
- Typical 32.9 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 24 % below the typical 118 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 28.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 32.9. Of 48 Whirlpool models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 57 of 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 56 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Teka RSL 73385 FI 90 kWh same
- Scandomestic RFI304WD 90 kWh same
- Whirlpool SW6 A3Q W 90 kWh
- Indesit SI6 3Q S 90 kWh same
- Epoq ETR177I24D 90 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SW6 A3Q W | 1/3HP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €25 | €10 | −€15 |
| 5 years | €127 | €51 | −€76 |
| 10 years | €255 | €102 | −€153 |
| 15 years | €382 | €153 | −€229 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 322 L
28.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 32.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool SW6 A3Q W (this model) | 90 | — |
| 36 | €15 | |
| 48 | €12 | |
| 56 | €10 | |
| 58 | €9 | |
| 58 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 90 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 322 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 322 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,670 × 595 × 645 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
SW6 A3Q W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool SW6 A3Q W cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 90 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €25 a year, or €255 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool SW6 A3Q W quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L model is 38 dB(A).