Whirlpool WQ9 E1L (2)
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €119 a year, €1,189 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 420 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €119 / year
- +€29 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 68.9 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Midea MDRS791EIA45, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €80 a year. 80% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 37 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 40 Whirlpool models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,618 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 2,617 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Siemens KA92DHXFP 419 kWh −€0.28
- Haier HCW9919FSGB 420 kWh same
- Whirlpool WQ9 E1L (2) 420 kWh
- Sharp SJ-PX830 420 kWh same
- Sharp SJ-PX830A-WH 420 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQ9 E1L (2) | MDRS791EIA45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €119 | €39 | −€80 |
| 5 years | €595 | €197 | −€398 |
| 10 years | €1,189 | €394 | −€796 |
| 15 years | €1,784 | €590 | −€1,194 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 610 L
68.9 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WQ9 E1L (2) (this model) | 420 | — |
| 139 | €80 | |
| 139 | €80 | |
| 139 | €80 | |
| 139 | €80 | |
| 139 | €80 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 420 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 610 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 388 L / 222 L
- Noise
- 37 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,874 × 909 × 698 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
WQ9 E1L (2)
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WQ9 E1L (2) cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 420 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €119 a year, or €1,189 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WQ9 E1L (2) quiet?
Its label states 37 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).