CHiQ FBM205L42
Uses less electricity than 67% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €54 a year, €541 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 191 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €54 / year
- −€7 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 93.2 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 12 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 93.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. CHiQ has 55 models in this group; this one is number 16 among them. CHiQ sells the same label values under other model names: CBM205L32, CBM205LE42, FBM205L. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,842 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 2,841 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Rommer FCE 305 191 kWh same
- CHiQ CBM205L32 191 kWh same
- CHiQ FBM205L42 191 kWh
- CHiQ CBM205LE42 191 kWh same
- CHiQ FBM205L 191 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FBM205L42 | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €54 | €21 | −€33 |
| 5 years | €270 | €103 | −€167 |
| 10 years | €541 | €207 | −€334 |
| 15 years | €811 | €310 | −€501 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 205 L
93.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| CHiQ FBM205L42 (this model) | 191 | — |
| 73 | €33 | |
| 73 | €33 | |
| 84 | €30 | |
| 84 | €30 | |
| 84 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 191 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 205 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 153 L / 52 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,440 × 540 × 550 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by CHiQ with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
FBM205L42 · CBM205L42
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the CHiQ FBM205L42 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 191 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €54 a year, or €541 over ten years.
Is the CHiQ FBM205L42 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).