Crown DF242WH
Uses less electricity than 86% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €487 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 172 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- −€13 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 83.5 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 21 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 37 dB it is 2 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 16 Crown models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 865 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 864 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Arielli ARD-205HS 172 kWh same
- Albatros FA285IME 172 kWh same
- Crown DF242WH 172 kWh
- Electrolux E8CNGD19S 925956051 172 kWh same
- Electrolux E8MNGD19S 925956050 172 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | DF242WH | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €21 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €244 | €103 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €487 | €207 | −€280 |
| 15 years | €731 | €310 | −€421 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 206 L
83.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crown DF242WH (this model) | 172 | — |
| 73 | €28 | |
| 73 | €28 | |
| 84 | €25 | |
| 84 | €25 | |
| 84 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 172 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 206 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 169 L / 37 L
- Noise
- 37 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,430 × 545 × 555 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 Crown with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
DF242WH · DF242IX
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Crown DF242WH cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 172 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €49 a year, or €487 over ten years.
Is the Crown DF242WH quiet?
Its label states 37 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).