RTS RAC-FBD218A-W
Uses less electricity than 13% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €564 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 199 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €56 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 102.1 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 87 % of them need less. Antares FG1025, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €43 a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 102.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 119.0. It is the only RTS model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 2,625 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 2,624 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Johnson JRD145ENX 199 kWh same
- Electroline ELNTME260NMXE0 199 kWh same
- RTS RAC-FBD218A-W 199 kWh
- Houstyle HOUCON218BDA 199 kWh same
- Artica AF2P1430EWNF 199 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-FBD218A-W | FG1025 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €14 | −€43 |
| 5 years | €282 | €68 | −€214 |
| 10 years | €564 | €136 | −€428 |
| 15 years | €845 | €204 | −€641 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 195 L
102.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RTS RAC-FBD218A-W (this model) | 199 | — |
| 48 | €43 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 91 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 199 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 195 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 195 L / 195 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 845 × 845 × 563 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by RTS under one model number.
RAC-FBD218A-W
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the RTS RAC-FBD218A-W cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 199 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €56 a year, or €564 over ten years.
Is the RTS RAC-FBD218A-W quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).