HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 IX
Uses less electricity than 80% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €50 a year, €498 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 176 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €50 / year
- −€12 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 69.6 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 19 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 69.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. HEINRICH´S has 16 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them. HEINRICH´S sells the same label values under other model names: HKS 3494 SIX.
Where it stands
Rank 1,461 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 1,460 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- ok OFK 681 D NF W 176 kWh same
- Gram KF 144E-1 176 kWh same
- HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 IX 176 kWh
- HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 SIX 176 kWh same
- Vortex VDD20SSV01M 176 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HKS 3494 IX | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €50 | €23 | −€27 |
| 5 years | €249 | €116 | −€133 |
| 10 years | €498 | €232 | −€266 |
| 15 years | €748 | €348 | −€399 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 253 L
69.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 IX (this model) | 176 | — |
| 82 | €27 | |
| 91 | €24 | |
| 98 | €22 | |
| 98 | €22 | |
| 99 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 176 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 253 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 182 L / 71 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,810 × 545 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by HEINRICH´S under one model number.
HKS 3494 IX
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 IX cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 176 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €50 a year, or €498 over ten years.
Is the HEINRICH´S HKS 3494 IX quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).