Scandomestic SKF 481 X
Uses less electricity than 1% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €106 a year, €1,065 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 376 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €106 / year
- +€27 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 76.4 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 99 % of them need less. Miele KFN 4796 AD, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €73 a year. 83% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Scandomestic models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,714 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 2,713 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Tecnolec MULTI4P83IX 374 kWh −€0.57
- Continental Edison CERANF544DDIX 374 kWh −€0.57
- Scandomestic SKF 481 X 376 kWh
- Amica FY5169.3DFBX 377 kWh +€0.28
- Hisense RS650N4AD1 378 kWh +€0.51
What it will cost you
| Period | SKF 481 X | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €106 | €33 | −€73 |
| 5 years | €532 | €167 | −€365 |
| 10 years | €1,065 | €334 | −€731 |
| 15 years | €1,597 | €501 | −€1,096 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 492 L
76.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Scandomestic SKF 481 X (this model) | 376 | — |
| 118 | €73 | |
| 118 | €73 | |
| 130 | €70 | |
| 149 | €64 | |
| 152 | €63 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 376 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 492 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 316 L / 176 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 1,810 × 785 × 716 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 0.5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Scandomestic under one model number.
SKF 481 X
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Scandomestic SKF 481 X cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 376 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €106 a year, or €1,065 over ten years.
Is the Scandomestic SKF 481 X quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).