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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 146 L · freestanding

Steel GFR7-O

G

Uses less electricity than 83% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.

Electricity
130 kWh / year
Typical 149 kWh
Running cost
€37 / year
−€5 vs typical
Per 100 litres
89.0 kWh
Typical 119.0 kWh

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 13 % below the typical 149 kWh. 100% of comparable models reach a better class than G; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 89.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 119.0. Of 2 Steel models in this group, it is the most efficient. Steel sells the same label values under other model names: BC 45-6 AX.

Where it stands

Rank 499 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 498 use less.

Median 149 This model · 130 40 360 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. C Amica KGCR 387 102 MS 129 kWh −€0.28
  2. G Steel BC 45-6 AX 130 kWh same
  3. G Steel GFR7-O 130 kWh
  4. C Wisberg WBVR143NFCW 132 kWh +€0.57
  5. D Husky TF100-4-040DI 132 kWh +€0.57
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period GFR7-O RBa30 425i_091624051 Difference
1 year €37 €13 −€24
5 years €184 €65 −€119
10 years €368 €130 −€238
15 years €552 €195 −€357

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Space and noise

Compartments · 146 L

146 L fridge 146 L freezer

89.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 39 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
G Steel GFR7-O (this model)
146 L39 130 — —
160 L34 46 €24 €238
126 L35 57 €21 €207
126 L32 73 €16 €161
157 L33 74 €16 €159
138 L35 74 €16 €159

Label and product sheet

Energy class
G (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
130 kWh/year
Total volume
146 L
Fridge / freezer
146 L / 146 L
Noise
39 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
902 × 698 × 624 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Steel under one model number.

GFR7-O

  1. Placed on the EU market
  2. First published in the EU register (EPREL)

Questions

How much does the Steel GFR7-O cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.

Is the Steel GFR7-O quiet?

Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).