Fortex PLCF246WDSL
Uses less electricity than 10% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €77 a year, €767 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 271 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €77 / year
- +€15 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 110.2 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 90 % of them need less. Liebherr IRBbsbi 4570_994892351, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €56 a year. 74% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 110.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Fortex has 18 models in this group; this one is number 17 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 7,869 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 7,868 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- VOX IKK3410F 271 kWh same
- Tesla RI2500H 271 kWh same
- Fortex PLCF246WDSL 271 kWh
- Proline PLC246WDSL 271 kWh same
- Finlux FXY2764W 271 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PLCF246WDSL | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €77 | €21 | −€56 |
| 5 years | €384 | €103 | −€280 |
| 10 years | €767 | €207 | −€561 |
| 15 years | €1,151 | €310 | −€841 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 246 L
110.2 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 PLCF246WDSL (this model) | 271 | — |
| 73 | €56 | |
| 73 | €56 | |
| 82 | €54 | |
| 91 | €51 | |
| 91 | €51 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 271 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 246 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 136 L / 110 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,732 × 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.
PLCF246WDSL
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Fortex PLCF246WDSL cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 271 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €77 a year, or €767 over ten years.
Is the Fortex PLCF246WDSL quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).