How to choose a fridge or freezer: volume, NoFrost and the energy label
A fridge runs non-stop, so years of consumption outweigh a price gap. This guide explains how to pick volume and type, how to read the label and which models cost least in total today.
Opublikowano 8 października 2026 · zaktualizowano 8 października 2026 · ceny w tekście są dzisiejsze
What to look at
- Volume: the label gives the fridge and freezer volumes separately. Two people usually manage with about 200 l of fridge, a family needs more; freezer size depends on how much you freeze.
- Type: a combination (fridge and freezer in one tall unit), an American or cross-door with two doors, and a chest freezer for big stocks.
- NoFrost: the freezer does not ice up and needs no defrosting. The Gorenje NRK6192AXL4 and NRM8182MX both have NoFrost Plus.
- Energy label: since 1 March 2021 it uses an A to G scale and shows annual consumption in kWh, volumes and noise in dB(A) with a noise class. Compare the kWh per year; the class alone is not enough.
- Noise: for an open-plan kitchen look for lower dB(A); the label shows noise in dB(A) and a noise class.
- Size: measure height, width and the space to open the doors. The Gorenje NRM8182MX cross-door is 79.4 cm wide, a usual combination 60 cm.
Today's price bands
We compare fridges and freezers at a few shops today; 60 cm combinations sit lowest, cross-door models and big freezers higher.
Every price is a total with shipping to Czechia. When you buy through a link the shop pays us a commission; it never changes the order of offers.
Recommended models
| Model | Volume (maker's figure) | Class and consumption | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorenje NRK6192AXL4 (cena w trakcie zbierania) | 204 l fridge + 96 l freezer, 185 cm high | E, 242 kWh/year, noise class C | two or three people, usual kitchen |
| Gorenje NRM8182MX (cena w trakcie zbierania) | 256 l + 149 l, cross-door, 79.4 cm wide | E, 293 kWh/year, noise class D | families, big shops |
| Whirlpool WHE39352 FO (cena w trakcie zbierania) | 390 l chest freezer | E | garden produce, cellar or garage |
Common mistakes
- Comparing only the class and not the annual kWh.
- Not measuring room to open the doors, especially in a corner.
- Buying a big fridge for a small household; empty volume is cooled too.
- Putting a freezer in an unheated garage without checking the ambient temperature it is made for (the climate class in the manual).
Częste pytania
What does class E mean on a fridge?
The A to G scale applies since 1 March 2021 and is stricter than the old one with A+++. The class alone does not tell everything; compare the kWh per year.
Do I need NoFrost?
It saves defrosting the freezer. With a fridge you open often it is more convenient.
Where do I find detailed data on a model?
The QR code on the energy label leads to the EU's EPREL database.
Źródła
- European Commission: fridges and freezers, energy label (Regulations (EU) 2019/2016 and 2019/2019) · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
- Gorenje: NRK6192AXL4 · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
- Gorenje: NRM8182MX · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
- Whirlpool: WHE39352 FO · sprawdzono 8.10.2026
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