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Fridges (no freezer) · 43 L · freestanding

Kernau KFR 04242.1 W

F

Uses less electricity than 49% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €227 over ten years.

Electricity
80 kWh / year
Typical 80 kWh
Running cost
€23 / year
€0 vs typical
Per 100 litres
186.0 kWh
Typical 184.3 kWh

Right at the typical consumption of its group, 80 kWh a year. 67% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 186.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. Kernau has 4 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.

Where it stands

Rank 1,952 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,951 use less.

Median 80 This model · 80 10 510 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. F Sawafuji - Engel MT35F-G3N-S 80 kWh same
  2. F Sawafuji - Engel MT35F-G3ND-V 80 kWh same
  3. F Kernau KFR 04242.1 W 80 kWh
  4. E Bomann KB 389.1 80 kWh same
  5. E Severin KB 8872 80 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period KFR 04242.1 W HHD090-544173 Difference
1 year €23 €6 −€17
5 years €113 €30 −€84
10 years €227 €59 −€167
15 years €340 €89 −€251

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 43 L

43 L fridge 0 L freezer

186.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 41 dB
Dashed: group median 40 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
F Kernau KFR 04242.1 W (this model)
43 L41 80 — —
25 L46 21 €17 €167
40 L46 21 €17 €167
19 L45 25 €16 €156
42 L46 26 €15 €153
35 L41 28 €15 €147

Label and product sheet

Energy class
F (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
80 kWh/year
Total volume
43 L
Fridge / freezer
43 L / 0 L
Noise
41 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
492 × 472 × 450 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Kernau under one model number.

KFR 04242.1 W

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

Questions

How much does the Kernau KFR 04242.1 W cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 80 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €227 over ten years.

Is the Kernau KFR 04242.1 W quiet?

Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).