Tensai F21/1CS-F
Uses less electricity than 5% of the 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €34 a year, €340 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 120 kWh / year
- Typical 92 kWh
- Running cost
- €34 / year
- +€8 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 66.3 kWh
- Typical 68.7 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 95 % of them need less. Ventus 160 low energy 230V 542155, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €23 a year. 75% 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 3 Tensai models in this group, it is the most efficient. Tensai sells the same label values under other model names: F210, F21/1C-F. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,350 of 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,349 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Tensai F210 120 kWh same
- Tensai F21/1C-F 120 kWh same
- Tensai F21/1CS-F 120 kWh
- Radiso F210CA+ 120 kWh same
- Pelgrim PKD25102 120 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | F21/1CS-F | 542155 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €34 | €11 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €170 | €55 | −€115 |
| 10 years | €340 | €110 | −€229 |
| 15 years | €510 | €166 | −€344 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 181 L
66.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.7.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Tensai F21/1CS-F (this model) | 120 | — |
| 39 | €23 | |
| 62 | €16 | |
| 62 | €16 | |
| 64 | €16 | |
| 64 | €16 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 120 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 181 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 181 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 1,087 × 540 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Tensai under one model number.
F21/1CS-F
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Tensai F21/1CS-F cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 120 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €34 a year, or €340 over ten years.
Is the Tensai F21/1CS-F quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).