Gorenje FH401CW
Uses less electricity than 5% of the 682 freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €91 a year, €914 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 323 kWh / year
- Typical 254 kWh
- Running cost
- €91 / year
- +€19 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 84.1 kWh
- Typical 74.2 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 95 % of them need less. Liebherr FNXa 522i_994796251, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €59 a year. 72% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 84.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 74.2. Gorenje has 10 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them. Gorenje sells the same label values under other model names: FH40FCS. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 641 of 682 freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 640 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Continental Edison CECC400AP2 318 kWh −€1.37
- Jocel JCH-400 318 kWh −€1.37
- Gorenje FH401CW 323 kWh
- Gorenje FH40FCS 323 kWh same
- Inventum VK1300 323 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FH401CW | FNXa 522i_994796251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €91 | €32 | −€59 |
| 5 years | €457 | €161 | −€296 |
| 10 years | €914 | €323 | −€591 |
| 15 years | €1,371 | €484 | −€887 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 384 L
84.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 74.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Gorenje FH401CW (this model) | 323 | — |
| 114 | €59 | |
| 118 | €58 | |
| 118 | €58 | |
| 118 | €58 | |
| 141 | €51 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 323 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 384 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 384 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 1,300 × 740 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 0.2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Gorenje under one model number.
FH401CW
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Gorenje FH401CW cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 323 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €91 a year, or €914 over ten years.
Is the Gorenje FH401CW quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 300–399 L model is 40 dB(A).