Eskimo ES FRC500ME
Uses less electricity than 74% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €844 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 298 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 58.7 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 6 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Eskimo has 6 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 685 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 684 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Morris W70508EMD 298 kWh same
- Vortex VCF51SWH01M 298 kWh same
- Eskimo ES FRC500ME 298 kWh
- Tesla RH5001ME 298 kWh same
- Hisense RB650N4ACE 298 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ES FRC500ME | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €34 | −€51 |
| 5 years | €422 | €169 | −€253 |
| 10 years | €844 | €337 | −€507 |
| 15 years | €1,266 | €506 | −€760 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 508 L
58.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eskimo ES FRC500ME (this model) | 298 | — |
| 119 | €51 | |
| 123 | €50 | |
| 170 | €36 | |
| 194 | €29 | |
| 194 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 298 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 508 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 508 L / 508 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 830 × 1,530 × 735 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 4 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Eskimo under one model number.
ES FRC500ME
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Eskimo ES FRC500ME cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 298 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €844 over ten years.
Is the Eskimo ES FRC500ME quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).