Whirlpool WZC3209LWvsZline RBCFVL-18
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Whirlpool WZC3209LW
Capacity
9cu ft
Annual Energy
201kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Chest Freezer
Zline RBCFVL-18
Capacity
8.7cu ft
Annual Energy
452kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
11%
Type
Upright Freezer
Key differences
Whirlpool WZC3209LW is 56% more efficient at 201 kWh/yr versus 452 kWh/yr for the Zline RBCFVL-18. The Whirlpool WZC3209LW is larger at 9 cu ft versus 8.7 cu ft. Overall, the Zline RBCFVL-18 sits higher in the category, ranking above 30% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | Whirlpool | Zline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 9 | 8.7 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 15.9 | 15.3 |
Energy
| Spec | Whirlpool | Zline |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 201 | 452 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 224 | 496 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 11 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Whirlpool | Zline |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Chest Freezer | Upright Freezer |
| Product Class | 10 - Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers | 9I-BI - Built-In upright freezers with automatic defrost with an automatic icemaker |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Compact | No | No |
| Built In | No | Yes |
| Ice Maker | No | Yes |