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Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500Capacity:11 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
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7.2

Technical score

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7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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25%

8.5

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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25%

8.5

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

7.2
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
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60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

7.1

Price

7.1
Capacity
11 kg
Capacity
11 kg
This washing machine holds 11 kg, which is more than 90.8% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
71 L
Drum volume
71 L
This washing machine has a 71 L drum, which is larger than 90.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
600 RPM
Minimum spin speed
600 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 600 RPM, which is higher than 74.6% of washing machines and equal to 14.8% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
53 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
53 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 53 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 60.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
116.6 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
116.6 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 116.6 kWh/year, which is higher than 56.5% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
29.2 £
Annual energy cost
29.2 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £29.2, which is higher than 56.3% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
54 L
Water consumption per cycle
54 L
This washing machine uses 54 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 93.3% of washing machines and equal to 2% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% of washing machines.
Mixed, Whites, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Weekly Laundry, Sports, Duvets, Steam Refresh, Spin + Drain, Rinse + Spin, Quick 30’, 20°C, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Quick 30’, Weekly Laundry
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 14.5% of washing machines.
30-minute quick wash program for light to normally soiled laundry.
ECO cycle duration
240 min
ECO cycle duration
240 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 240 min, which is longer than 92.7% of washing machines and equal to 6.7% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
8
N. of advanced features
8
This washing machine has 8 advanced features, which is fewer than 74.4% of washing machines and equal to 9.4% of washing machines.
Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
6th Sense Technology: after selecting a program, smart sensors and algorithms automatically adjust washing parameters (temperature, water level, engine torque) based on load size and fabric type.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.3% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
Loading type
front-loading
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare vs the average washing machine

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  • 3 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    11 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (11 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    11 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Whites, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Weekly Laundry, Sports, Duvets, Steam Refresh, Spin + Drain, Rinse + Spin, Quick 30’, 20°C, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics.
    16 vs 15
  • 13 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    71 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (71 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    71 L vs 58 L
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 6.78x more popular
    Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare is more popular than the average washing machine (6.78 vs 1).
    6.78 vs 1
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 6.78x more popular
    Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare is more popular than the average washing machine (6.78 vs 1).
    6.78 vs 1
  • 3 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    11 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (11 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    11 kg vs 8 kg
  • 13 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    71 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (71 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    71 L vs 58 L
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Whites, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Weekly Laundry, Sports, Duvets, Steam Refresh, Spin + Drain, Rinse + Spin, Quick 30’, 20°C, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics.
    16 vs 15
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 7 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    54 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (54 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    54 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 200 RPM higher minimum spin
    Minimum spin speed
    600 RPM
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (600 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    600 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    Pre-wash cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    8
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (8 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
    8 vs 11
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.13 vs 7.6).
    7.13 vs 7.59
  • 22% more expensive
    Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare is more expensive than the average washing machine (£500 vs £410).
    £500 vs £410
  • 200 RPM higher minimum spin
    Minimum spin speed
    600 RPM
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (600 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    600 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 7 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    54 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (54 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    54 L vs 47 L
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    53 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (53 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    53 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 14.9% higher yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    11,880 L/year
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11880 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,880 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 2.93 £ higher yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    22.572 £
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (22.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    22.572 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    Pre-wash cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 66.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 22 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    240 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (240 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    240 min vs 218 min
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30-minute quick wash program for light to normally soiled laundry.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    8
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (8 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
    8 vs 11
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 13.3% heavier
    Weight
    75.9 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75.9 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75.9 kg vs 67 kg
  • 9.1% larger volume
    Volume
    305,978.75 cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (305978.8 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    305,978.75 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 4 cm deeper
    Depth
    60.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare

  • A 71 L drum takes 11 kg of laundry in one load.
  • 16 washing programs cover most fabrics.
  • The inverter motor and A energy class keep power use low.
  • The refresh cycle freshens clothes without a full wash.
  • Anti-stain, anti-crease and extra rinse functions add useful options.
  • Laundry detection and foam control help the wash run smoothly.

What we don't like about Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare

  • At 75.9 kg it is hard to move around.
  • It uses 54 L of water per cycle.
  • Even the fastest cycle takes 30 min.
  • There is no pre-wash cycle and no overflow protection.
  • Spin noise is 76 dB, which is loud during the final spin.

Verdict

The Whirlpool FFD 1146 SV FreshCare is a premier front-loading washing machine engineered to master immense domestic laundry workloads while delivering elite Class A energy economy and advanced steam freshness. Housing a monumental eleven-kilogram drum within a spacious 71-liter capacity and spinning at 1400 RPM, it washes voluminous double duvets, dense curtains, and multi-member family laundry in single batches. Remarkably, it consumes a modest 53 kWh per hundred cycles, keeping household utility expenses exceptionally low. Its signature FreshCare+ technology gently tumbles fabrics and injects warm steam for up to six hours after cycle completion, keeping damp clothes fresh, sweet-smelling, and wrinkle-free if unloading is delayed. Driven by a brushless SenseInverter motor operating quietly at 76 decibels during spin cycles, and guided by 6th Sense load sensors, it provides superior textile care.

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