Vortex VK26SWH01M
Uses less electricity than 62% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €58 a year, €578 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 204 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €58 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 77.9 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 6 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 77.9 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Vortex has 32 models in this group; this one is number 5 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 3,219 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,218 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Sharp SJ-BE209M1X-EU 204 kWh same
- Sharp SJ-BE210T0XS-EU 204 kWh same
- Vortex VK26SWH01M 204 kWh
- Elmark 300196 204 kWh same
- Amica FK1815.4U(E) 204 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VK26SWH01M | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €58 | €23 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €289 | €116 | −€173 |
| 10 years | €578 | €232 | −€346 |
| 15 years | €867 | €348 | −€518 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 262 L
77.9 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Vortex VK26SWH01M (this model) | 204 | — |
| 82 | €35 | |
| 98 | €30 | |
| 98 | €30 | |
| 99 | €30 | |
| 99 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 204 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 262 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 197 L / 65 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,773 × 547 × 568 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Vortex under one model number.
VK26SWH01M
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Vortex VK26SWH01M cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 204 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €58 a year, or €578 over ten years.
Is the Vortex VK26SWH01M quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).