Eskimo ES RTF498NEW
Uses less electricity than 61% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €76 a year, €759 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 268 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €76 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 53.8 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Eskimo has 17 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Eskimo sells the same label values under other model names: ES RTF498NEIN.
Where it stands
Rank 1,045 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,044 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Whirlpool WHK 26412 X5EE1 268 kWh same
- Eskimo ES RTF498NEIN 268 kWh same
- Eskimo ES RTF498NEW 268 kWh
- Beko B1RCNE414HXBC 7283543125 268 kWh same
- Master Kitchen MKRF 420/C70 ED NF E XS 268 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ES RTF498NEW | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €76 | €33 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €379 | €167 | −€212 |
| 10 years | €759 | €334 | −€425 |
| 15 years | €1,138 | €501 | −€637 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 498 L
53.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
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 RTF498NEW (this model) | 268 | — |
| 118 | €42 | |
| 118 | €42 | |
| 130 | €39 | |
| 149 | €34 | |
| 152 | €33 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 268 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 498 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 377 L / 121 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,700 × 710 × 785 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 4 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Eskimo under one model number.
ES RTF498NEW
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Eskimo ES RTF498NEW cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 268 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €76 a year, or €759 over ten years.
Is the Eskimo ES RTF498NEW quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).