Running cost at a glance
- €39.25 per year
- €393 over 10 years
- 139 kWh per year
- 29 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
- 10,560 litres of water per year
Your country and usage
- Electricity at €0.2832 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2026-S1).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
We assume prices stay the same over the years.
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About this model
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Whirlpool freestanding front loading washingmachine: 8 kg - FFB 8248 BV FR
This Whirlpool freestanding Washing Machine features:white color. A spacious 8kg capacity. A fast, resource-efficient 1200 revolutions per minute spin speed. Exclusive6th SENSE technology, that dynamically adapts settings toeach specific load, ensuring ideal care for all your fabrics.Outstanding C energy rating, effectively reducing energyconsumption by 30%.
6th Sense Technology
Discover perfect care. 6th SENSE intelligent sensorsadapt resources according to the size and type of load,offering savings of up to 50%* on energy, water andtime. (*Comparison between maximum load and 1kgload on washer with 6th SENSE function and Cotton60° program.)
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FreshCare+
Keep your garments fresh after the cycle is over.Innovative FreshCare+ system takes care of yourgarments inside the washing machine with delicatesteaming and tumbling action[i]. The new FreshCare+system gently massages the laundry with regular slowmovements alternated with steam actions - letting aircirculate inside the fibers to keep garments fresh andprevent bad odours. FreshCare+ treatment leaves trulyfresher clothes and peace of mind - even hours afterthe end of the cycle. [i] FreshCare+ treatment inhibitsthe proliferation of the main bad odour sources (insidethe washing machine) up to 6 hours after the washingends. Not compatible with programmes designed fordelicate garments and duvets.
Steam Refresh
Steam Refresh regenerates the freshness of yourgarments avoiding unnecessary washing. Clothes areready to wear again in just 20 minutes. The washergenerates a flow of steam that penetrates into the fibers,removing unpleasant smells, relaxing fibers andsmoothing creases.
Sense Inverter Motor
Silent performance. This Whirlpool Washing machine'sinnovative SENSE Inverter Motor is designed to ensurea long lasting, silent performance. Enjoy both idealresults and some extra peace and quiet.
1200 rpm
Outstanding speed. This Whirlpool Washing Machinefeatures a 1200 rounds per minute spin speed.
Super Energy efficiency: A+++-30%
Unparalleled energy efficiency. This Whirlpool WashingMachine features an outstanding A+++ energy rating,reducing energy consumption by 30%.
Specifications
| Brand | Whirlpool |
|---|---|
| Model | FFB 8248 BV FR |
| Energy class | C |
| Capacity | 8 kg |
| Energy per 100 washes | 63 kWh |
| Energy per wash | 0.625 kWh |
| Water per wash | 48 L |
| Spin-drying class | B |
| Max. spin speed | 1,151 rpm |
| Remaining moisture | 53 % |
| Noise when spinning | 79 dB(A) (C) |
| Eco 40-60 programme | 3 h 30 min |
| Type | Free-standing |
| Height × width × depth | 85 × 60 × 63 cm |
| Off mode | 0.5 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
| On the market since | July 9, 2020 |
| EPREL registration number | 234804 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
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