California EF1-16-4
Uses less electricity than 40% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €493 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 174 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- +€7 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 159.6 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 17 % above the typical 149 kWh. 77% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 159.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 119.0. California has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,794 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,793 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ecotronic LB102A2+ 174 kWh same
- Kunft KSD2531N WH 174 kWh same
- California EF1-16-4 174 kWh
- Davoline F85 WH NE 174 kWh +€0.03
- Philco PRD-105W 174 kWh +€0.03
What it will cost you
| Period | EF1-16-4 | WBTTKK55CW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €16 | −€33 |
| 5 years | €246 | €81 | −€166 |
| 10 years | €493 | €161 | −€331 |
| 15 years | €739 | €242 | −€497 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 109 L
159.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| California EF1-16-4 (this model) | 174 | — |
| 57 | €33 | |
| 64 | €31 | |
| 66 | €31 | |
| 66 | €31 | |
| 70 | €29 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 174 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 109 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 95 L / 14 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 550 × 580 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by California under one model number.
EF1-16-4
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the California EF1-16-4 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 174 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €49 a year, or €493 over ten years.
Is the California EF1-16-4 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).