Polar GE579-02
Uses less electricity than 33% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €24 a year, €244 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 86 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €24 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 296.6 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 8 % above the typical 80 kWh. 67% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 0 dB it is 40 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Polar has 6 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Polar sells the same label values under other model names: GE579-E-02.
Where it stands
Rank 2,780 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 2,779 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Novel EL 131 86 kWh same
- Edesa 924271337 - EFS-0911 WH /A 86 kWh same
- Polar GE579-02 86 kWh
- Polar GE579-E-02 86 kWh same
- Sang ST M86IE W 86 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GE579-02 | NEW-4L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €24 | €3 | −€21 |
| 5 years | €122 | €17 | −€105 |
| 10 years | €244 | €34 | −€210 |
| 15 years | €365 | €51 | −€314 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 29 L
296.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Polar GE579-02 (this model) | 86 | — |
| 12 | €21 | |
| 18 | €19 | |
| 21 | €18 | |
| 21 | €18 | |
| 21 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 86 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 29 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 29 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 0 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 530 × 400 × 430 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Polar under one model number.
GE579-02
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Polar GE579-02 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 86 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €24 a year, or €244 over ten years.
Is the Polar GE579-02 quiet?
Its label states 0 dB(A), noise class A. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).