Whirlpool WQ9 U2L EF
Uses less electricity than 30% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €96 a year, €957 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 338 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €96 / year
- +€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 56.9 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 6 % above the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 36 dB it is 3 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Whirlpool has 40 models in this group; this one is number 29 among them. Whirlpool sells the same label values under other model names: WQ9 B2L G, WQ9 U2BL EF.
Where it stands
Rank 1,841 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 1,840 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Smeg FQ60XDAIE 338 kWh same
- Smeg FQ60XE 338 kWh same
- Whirlpool WQ9 U2L EF 338 kWh
- Whirlpool WQ9 B2L G 338 kWh same
- Whirlpool WQ9 U2BL EF 338 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQ9 U2L EF | MDRS791EIA45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €96 | €39 | −€56 |
| 5 years | €479 | €197 | −€282 |
| 10 years | €957 | €394 | −€564 |
| 15 years | €1,436 | €590 | −€845 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 594 L
56.9 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 U2L EF (this model) | 338 | — |
| 139 | €56 | |
| 139 | €56 | |
| 139 | €56 | |
| 139 | €56 | |
| 139 | €56 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 338 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 594 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 388 L / 206 L
- Noise
- 36 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
2 model numbers are registered by Whirlpool with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
WQ9 U2L EF · WQ9 B2L EF
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool WQ9 U2L EF cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 338 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €96 a year, or €957 over ten years.
Is the Whirlpool WQ9 U2L EF quiet?
Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).