Whirlpool WBUL021
Uses less electricity than 37% of the 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €266 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 94 kWh / year
- Typical 92 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 65.3 kWh
- Typical 68.7 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 92 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 65.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.7. Whirlpool has 10 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 889 of 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 888 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hotpoint-Ariston HABUL011 94 kWh same
- Privileg PRC 8VF2 94 kWh same
- Whirlpool WBUL021 94 kWh
- Bauknecht KSU 8VF2E 94 kWh same
- Liebherr UIK 1510_996513551 94 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WBUL021 | 542155 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €11 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €133 | €55 | −€78 |
| 10 years | €266 | €110 | −€156 |
| 15 years | €399 | €166 | −€234 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 144 L
65.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.7.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WBUL021 (this model) | 94 | — |
| 39 | €16 | |
| 51 | €12 | |
| 53 | €12 | |
| 54 | €11 | |
| 54 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 94 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 144 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 144 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 815 × 596 × 545 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
WBUL021
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WBUL021 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 94 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 €266 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WBUL021 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).