Whirlpool WHK2 6493W X4E
Uses less electricity than 26% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €835 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 295 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 60.2 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % above the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 60.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Whirlpool has 68 models in this group; this one is number 59 among them. Whirlpool sells the same label values under other model names: WHK2 6493 X4E.
Where it stands
Rank 1,940 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,939 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Daewoo DFD-474MEDX 295 kWh same
- Arielli ACD-611RWEN 295 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHK2 6493W X4E 295 kWh
- Whirlpool WHK2 6493 X4E 295 kWh same
- Valberg 10003037 SBS 460 E B625C 295 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WHK2 6493W X4E | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €33 | −€50 |
| 5 years | €418 | €167 | −€251 |
| 10 years | €835 | €334 | −€501 |
| 15 years | €1,253 | €501 | −€752 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 490 L
60.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WHK2 6493W X4E (this model) | 295 | — |
| 118 | €50 | |
| 118 | €50 | |
| 123 | €49 | |
| 123 | €49 | |
| 130 | €47 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 295 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 490 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 340 L / 150 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,920 × 700 × 745 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
WHK2 6493W X4E
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WHK2 6493W X4E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 295 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €835 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WHK2 6493W X4E quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).