Freston FR-254
Uses less electricity than 69% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €61 a year, €615 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 217 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €61 / year
- −€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 85.4 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 8 % below the typical 235 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 85.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. Of 3 Freston models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 760 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 759 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Aro CF2540E 217 kWh same
- Geratek Toronto GT2350W 217 kWh same
- Freston FR-254 217 kWh
- Whirlpool WHE25332 2 218 kWh +€0.28
- Whirlpool WHE2535 FO 2 218 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | FR-254 | FNa 6625_996990251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €61 | €28 | −€33 |
| 5 years | €307 | €140 | −€167 |
| 10 years | €615 | €280 | −€334 |
| 15 years | €922 | €421 | −€501 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 254 L
85.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freston FR-254 (this model) | 217 | — |
| 99 | €33 | |
| 99 | €33 | |
| 102 | €33 | |
| 102 | €33 | |
| 104 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 217 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 254 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 254 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 835 × 1,040 × 556 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Freston under one model number.
FR-254
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Freston FR-254 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 217 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €61 a year, or €615 over ten years.
Is the Freston FR-254 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).