Fortex LF243
Uses less electricity than 18% of the 906 fridges (no freezer), 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 130 kWh / year
- Typical 105 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- +€7 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 53.5 kWh
- Typical 44.3 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 82 % of them need less. Primo PR169WK, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €16 a year. 70% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 53.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 44.3. It is the only Fortex model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 689 of 906 fridges (no freezer), 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 688 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Russell Hobbs RH55LF143 130 kWh same
- Wiggo WL-UR14F(WW) 130 kWh same
- Fortex LF243 130 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2221-21 130 kWh same
- AYA AFM2205BK 130 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LF243 | PR169WK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €21 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €184 | €106 | −€78 |
| 10 years | €368 | €212 | −€156 |
| 15 years | €552 | €319 | −€234 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 243 L
53.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 44.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Fortex LF243 (this model) | 130 | — |
| 75 | €16 | |
| 81 | €14 | |
| 81 | €14 | |
| 81 | €14 | |
| 81 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 243 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 243 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,435 × 545 × 583 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Fortex under one model number.
LF243
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Fortex LF243 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
Is the Fortex LF243 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).