Hotpoint HPKH 1261 W5UK
Uses less electricity than 65% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €558 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 197 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €56 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 73.0 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 73.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Hotpoint has 33 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 3,020 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,019 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Oceanic OCEARTTL214W 196 kWh −€0.28
- Hotpoint HPKH 1261W S5 197 kWh same
- Hotpoint HPKH 1261 W5UK 197 kWh
- Hisense RT286N4ABN 197 kWh same
- Corbero CCVH18524NFW 197 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HPKH 1261 W5UK | VR-BF27953H0S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €25 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €279 | €126 | −€153 |
| 10 years | €558 | €252 | −€306 |
| 15 years | €837 | €378 | −€459 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 270 L
73.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hotpoint HPKH 1261 W5UK (this model) | 197 | — |
| 89 | €31 | |
| 98 | €28 | |
| 98 | €28 | |
| 99 | €28 | |
| 99 | €28 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 197 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 270 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 168 L / 102 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,824 × 540 × 575 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hotpoint under one model number.
HPKH 1261 W5UK
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hotpoint HPKH 1261 W5UK cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 197 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €56 a year, or €558 over ten years.
Is the Hotpoint HPKH 1261 W5UK quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).