Whirlpool WHKN 3253 B4E
Uses less electricity than 32% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €64 a year, €637 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 225 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €64 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 88.6 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 4 % above the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 88.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Whirlpool has 100 models in this group; this one is number 57 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 5,891 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 5,890 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Franke FCB 320 ST E 225 kWh same
- Gram 31FK 4186-1 225 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHKN 3253 B4E 225 kWh
- Orima ORA 18541 NF X 225 kWh same
- Beko BCSA285E4ZSN 7520120016 225 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WHKN 3253 B4E | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €64 | €23 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €319 | €116 | −€202 |
| 10 years | €637 | €232 | −€405 |
| 15 years | €956 | €348 | −€607 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 254 L
88.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WHKN 3253 B4E (this model) | 225 | — |
| 82 | €40 | |
| 91 | €38 | |
| 98 | €36 | |
| 98 | €36 | |
| 99 | €36 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 225 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 254 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 185 L / 69 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,775 × 540 × 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.
WHKN 3253 B4E
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WHKN 3253 B4E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 225 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €64 a year, or €637 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WHKN 3253 B4E quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).