FAR K296
Uses less electricity than 70% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €52 a year, €521 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 184 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €52 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 62.8 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 15 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 62.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. FAR has 39 models in this group; this one is number 18 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,470 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 2,469 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch KIN96VFD0G 184 kWh same
- Cecotec EU01_110511 184 kWh same
- FAR K296 184 kWh
- IKEA ÖVERNÄS 00573046 184 kWh same
- IKEA ÖVERNÄS 60573048 184 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | K296 | K 7777 B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52 | €23 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €261 | €113 | −€147 |
| 10 years | €521 | €227 | −€295 |
| 15 years | €782 | €340 | −€442 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 293 L
62.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FAR K296 (this model) | 184 | — |
| 80 | €29 | |
| 80 | €29 | |
| 89 | €27 | |
| 95 | €25 | |
| 95 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 184 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 293 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 293 L / 293 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 844 × 1,065 × 592 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by FAR under one model number.
K296
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the FAR K296 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 184 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €52 a year, or €521 over ten years.
Is the FAR K296 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).