Fortex PLCHF205
Uses less electricity than 24% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €714 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 252 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €71 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 124.8 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 76 % of them need less. Brandt BFK200ABW -01, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €48 a year. 72% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 124.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. Fortex has 5 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,849 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 1,848 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Whirlpool WHS2121 (2) 252 kWh same
- Schaub Lorenz SKCO201DC 252 kWh same
- Fortex PLCHF205 252 kWh
- Hightec HKCO200 252 kWh same
- Nikkei NKCO200 252 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PLCHF205 | BFK200ABW -01 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €23 | −€48 |
| 5 years | €357 | €116 | −€241 |
| 10 years | €714 | €232 | −€481 |
| 15 years | €1,070 | €348 | −€722 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 202 L
124.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 89.8.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Fortex PLCHF205 (this model) | 252 | — |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 252 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 202 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 202 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 905 × 550 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.
PLCHF205
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Fortex PLCHF205 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 252 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €71 a year, or €714 over ten years.
Is the Fortex PLCHF205 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).