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Whirlpool WQ70900SBX review

Whirlpool WQ70900SBX

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good response to warm load
  • Very good temperature evenness
  • Variable compartment can be set as a soft freezer or mild freezer
  • Has a twist ice maker
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No chiller
  • No humidity control on crisper

Type

Type
French-door
Fridge size
Extra large (525+ L)

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Keep food fresh longer score
68%
Temperature stability score
75%
Temperature evenness score
80%
Temperature range score
Not tested
Response to outside temperature score
47%
Default setting score
65%
Heat load processing score
80%
10-year running cost
$1,752.00
Coldest and warmest sections of fridge
Middle/Bottom
Testing Standard
New
Noise level (dBA)
Not tested
Year tested
2025

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical Rating
C
Energy star rating
4
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
438
Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
5 years
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Identical model

Cost

Price
$2,699.00

Specifications

Colour / Finish
Black
Recommended installation depth (cm)
75
Recommended installation height (cm)
192
Recommended installation width (cm)
101
Total volume (L)
594
Fridge volume – claimed (L)
388
Freezer volume – claimed (L)
103
Height (cm)
187
Width (cm)
91
Depth (cm)
70

Features

Number of crispers
2
Water dispenser
Ice dispenser
Needs plumbing for ice/water dispenser
Chiller
Dairy compartment
Self closing doors
/
Door alarm
/
Door hinge position
N/A
Rollers

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