Whirlpool WHKS1262B4 UK
Uses less electricity than 28% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €65 a year, €651 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 230 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €65 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 86.8 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 6 % above the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 37 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Whirlpool has 100 models in this group; this one is number 78 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 6,268 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 6,267 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Cecotec EU01_103804 230 kWh same
- Cecotec EU01_103805 230 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHKS1262B4 UK 230 kWh
- Hotpoint HPKS 1262B4 UK 230 kWh same
- Indesit KINS 1261B4 UK 230 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WHKS1262B4 UK | HBQ7518AT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €65 | €28 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €326 | €139 | −€187 |
| 10 years | €651 | €278 | −€374 |
| 15 years | €977 | €416 | −€561 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 265 L
86.8 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 WHKS1262B4 UK (this model) | 230 | — |
| 98 | €37 | |
| 98 | €37 | |
| 99 | €37 | |
| 99 | €37 | |
| 99 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 230 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 265 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 163 L / 102 L
- Noise
- 37 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,775 × 540 × 545 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
WHKS1262B4 UK
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WHKS1262B4 UK cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 230 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €65 a year, or €651 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WHKS1262B4 UK quiet?
Its label states 37 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).