Fortex L240
Uses less electricity than 99% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €292 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 103 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €29 / year
- −€32 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 43.5 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Only 46 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L do better. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 43.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Of 18 Fortex models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 47 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 46 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Limit LIKOE230 102 kWh −€0.28
- Statesman TL235LWE v2 102 kWh −€0.28
- Fortex L240 103 kWh
- Smeg FAB28RCR6 104 kWh +€0.28
- Smeg FAB28RWH6UK 104 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | L240 | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €29 | €21 | −€8 |
| 5 years | €146 | €103 | −€42 |
| 10 years | €292 | €207 | −€85 |
| 15 years | €438 | €310 | −€127 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 237 L
43.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fortex L240 (this model) | 103 | — |
| 73 | €8 | |
| 73 | €8 | |
| 82 | €6 | |
| 84 | €5 | |
| 84 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 103 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 237 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 237 L / 237 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,420 × 550 × 580 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Fortex under one model number.
L240
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Fortex L240 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 103 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €292 over ten years.
Is the Fortex L240 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).