Fortex RCBW244DF
Uses less electricity than 93% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €450 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 159 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- −€16 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 64.1 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 27 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 64.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Fortex has 18 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 592 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 591 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht KVIE 3160 LH2 158 kWh −€0.28
- Brandt CT2527NFILD 158 kWh −€0.28
- Fortex RCBW244DF 159 kWh
- Surfline RCBW244DS 159 kWh same
- Liebherr EKPc 2554_091598851 159 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RCBW244DF | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €21 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €225 | €103 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €450 | €207 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €675 | €310 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 248 L
64.1 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 RCBW244DF (this model) | 159 | — |
| 73 | €24 | |
| 73 | €24 | |
| 82 | €22 | |
| 91 | €19 | |
| 91 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 159 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 248 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 183 L / 61 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,796 × 543 × 541 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.
RCBW244DF
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Fortex RCBW244DF cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 159 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €450 over ten years.
Is the Fortex RCBW244DF quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).