Polar PG040-E
Uses less electricity than 77% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €20 a year, €195 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 69 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €20 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 222.6 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 14 % below the typical 80 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (45% of models). At 24 dB it is 16 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 6 Polar models in this group, it is the most efficient. Polar sells the same label values under other model names: PG041.
Where it stands
Rank 981 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 980 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Omnitec Systems ELITE 45 68 kWh −€0.28
- Domo DO91142 69 kWh same
- Polar PG040-E 69 kWh
- Polar PG041 69 kWh same
- Brandson 308217 69 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PG040-E | HHD090-544173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €20 | €6 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €98 | €30 | −€68 |
| 10 years | €195 | €59 | −€136 |
| 15 years | €293 | €89 | −€204 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 31 L
222.6 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 PG040-E (this model) | 69 | — |
| 21 | €14 | |
| 21 | €14 | |
| 21 | €14 | |
| 25 | €12 | |
| 25 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 69 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 31 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 31 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 24 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 537 × 402 × 435 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Polar with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
PG040-E · PG040
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar PG040-E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 69 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €20 a year, or €195 over ten years.
Is the Polar PG040-E quiet?
Its label states 24 dB(A), noise class A. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).