RCA HRF-142
Uses less electricity than 35% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €50 a year, €504 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 178 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €50 / year
- +€8 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 130.9 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 19 % above the typical 149 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. It is the only RCA model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,953 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,952 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Icytech ICDP151BE 177 kWh −€0.28
- Dimarson DM-146F 178 kWh same
- RCA HRF-142 178 kWh
- Samet ONICE 138IX 178 kWh same
- Wellent BCD-127 178 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HRF-142 | RBa30 425i_091624051 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €50 | €13 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €252 | €65 | −€187 |
| 10 years | €504 | €130 | −€374 |
| 15 years | €756 | €195 | −€561 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 136 L
130.9 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| RCA HRF-142 (this model) | 178 | — |
| 46 | €37 | |
| 57 | €34 | |
| 64 | €32 | |
| 66 | €32 | |
| 72 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 178 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 136 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 97 L / 39 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,285 × 460 × 505 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by RCA under one model number.
HRF-142
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the RCA HRF-142 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 178 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €50 a year, or €504 over ten years.
Is the RCA HRF-142 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).