Gorenje FHC42E6W5
Uses less electricity than 58% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €76 a year, €765 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 270 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €76 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 64.1 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 64.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Gorenje has 32 models in this group; this one is number 13 among them. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,134 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,133 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Inosense KD-500FWE 269 kWh −€0.28
- Ströme CFI418D 269 kWh −€0.28
- Gorenje FHC42E6W5 270 kWh
- Hisense FT426N1SWE 270 kWh same
- Skysense SKYCB44NFEBG 271 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | FHC42E6W5 | HDPR7620AAANPK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €76 | €23 | −€54 |
| 5 years | €382 | €113 | −€269 |
| 10 years | €765 | €227 | −€538 |
| 15 years | €1,147 | €340 | −€807 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 421 L
64.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Gorenje FHC42E6W5 (this model) | 270 | — |
| 80 | €54 | |
| 92 | €50 | |
| 92 | €50 | |
| 97 | €49 | |
| 100 | €48 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 270 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 421 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 421 L / 421 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 821 × 1,238 × 700 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Gorenje under one model number.
FHC42E6W5
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Gorenje FHC42E6W5 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 270 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €76 a year, or €765 over ten years.
Is the Gorenje FHC42E6W5 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).