Balay 3KME592XI
Uses less electricity than 32% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €94 a year, €943 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 333 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €94 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 55.0 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % above the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 55.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Balay has 4 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,803 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 1,802 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Whirlpool WHG2 6592 X4E 333 kWh same
- Hotpoint HPG2 6592 XP4UK 333 kWh same
- Balay 3KME592XI 333 kWh
- Bosch KFN96VPEA 333 kWh same
- Bosch KFN96VPEAG 333 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3KME592XI | MDRS791EIA45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €94 | €39 | −€55 |
| 5 years | €472 | €197 | −€275 |
| 10 years | €943 | €394 | −€549 |
| 15 years | €1,415 | €590 | −€824 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 605 L
55.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3KME592XI (this model) | 333 | — |
| 139 | €55 | |
| 139 | €55 | |
| 139 | €55 | |
| 139 | €55 | |
| 139 | €55 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 333 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 605 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 405 L / 200 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,830 × 910 × 731 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3KME592XI
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3KME592XI cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 333 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €94 a year, or €943 over ten years.
Is the Balay 3KME592XI quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).