Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X7E
Uses less electricity than 96% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €462 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 163 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- −€34 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 33.3 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Only 79 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L do better. Only 2% of comparable models have a better class than B. At 33 dB it is 6 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Whirlpool has 68 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 80 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 79 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht BHK2 6494 X7E 163 kWh same
- Beko B7RCNE567HXB1 7295843711 163 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X7E 163 kWh
- Siemens KG49E4ICA 163 kWh same
- Siemens KG49EAICA 163 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WHK2 6494 X7E | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €33 | −€13 |
| 5 years | €231 | €167 | −€64 |
| 10 years | €462 | €334 | −€127 |
| 15 years | €692 | €501 | −€191 |
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
33.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X7E (this model) | 163 | — |
| 118 | €13 | |
| 118 | €13 | |
| 123 | €11 | |
| 123 | €11 | |
| 130 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 163 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 490 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 340 L / 150 L
- Noise
- 33 dB(A), class B
- 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 6494 X7E
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X7E cost to run?
At continuous operation 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 €462 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X7E quiet?
Its label states 33 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).