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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 512 L · freestanding

IKEA VINTERKALL 40494820

E

Uses less electricity than 68% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €86 a year, €864 over ten years.

Electricity
305 kWh / year
Typical 318 kWh
Running cost
€86 / year
−€4 vs typical
Per 100 litres
59.6 kWh
Typical 58.2 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 59.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Of 14 IKEA models in this group, it is the most efficient. IKEA sells the same label values under other model names: HQ-610WEN(CH) VINTERKALL ss. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.

Where it stands

Rank 812 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 811 use less.

Median 318 This model · 305 110 3,710 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Grundig GSBS 23340 FX 7292246994 305 kWh same
  2. E IKEA HQ-610WEN(CH) VINTERKALL ss 305 kWh same
  3. E IKEA VINTERKALL 40494820 305 kWh
  4. E Trisa 7802.4812 305 kWh same
  5. E Trisa 7802.4845 305 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period VINTERKALL 40494820 RF505BRNQX1 Difference
1 year €86 €34 −€53
5 years €432 €169 −€263
10 years €864 €337 −€527
15 years €1,296 €506 −€790

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 512 L

341 L fridge 171 L freezer

59.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E IKEA VINTERKALL 40494820 (this model)
512 L40 305 — —
515 L35 119 €53 €527
500 L29 123 €52 €515
503 L39 170 €38 €382
513 L35 194 €31 €314
513 L35 194 €31 €314

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
305 kWh/year
Total volume
512 L
Fridge / freezer
341 L / 171 L
Noise
40 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,898 × 833 × 648 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
5 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by IKEA under one model number.

VINTERKALL 40494820

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the IKEA VINTERKALL 40494820 cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 305 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €86 a year, or €864 over ten years.

Is the IKEA VINTERKALL 40494820 quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).