Frigidaire EFR397-MERLOTvsWhirlpool WHR31TS4E
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Frigidaire EFR397-MERLOT
Capacity
3.1cu ft
Annual Energy
215kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
12%
Dimensions
17.8 × 33.3in (w × h)
Whirlpool WHR31TS4E
Capacity
3cu ft
Annual Energy
320kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Dimensions
19.1 × 33in (w × h)
Key differences
Frigidaire EFR397-MERLOT is 33% more efficient at 215 kWh/yr versus 320 kWh/yr for the Whirlpool WHR31TS4E. The Frigidaire EFR397-MERLOT is larger at 3.1 cu ft versus 3 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Frigidaire | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 3.1 | 3 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 3.1 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Frigidaire | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 33.3 | 33 |
| Width(in) | 17.8 | 19.1 |
Energy
| Spec | Frigidaire | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 215 | 320 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 243 | 358 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 12 | 11 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Frigidaire | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact Refrigerator | Compact Refrigerator |
| Product Class | 11A - Compact All-Refrigerator - manual defrost | 12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | No | No |
| Built In | No | No |
| Compact | Yes | Yes |
| Ice Maker | No | No |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | No |
Connectivity
| Spec | Frigidaire | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |