FG Design KCF178E
Uses less electricity than 56% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €603 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 213 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €60 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 85.2 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 85.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. FG Design has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 3,811 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,810 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- JVO KD-280R 213 kWh same
- Magictec MDRF266 213 kWh same
- FG Design KCF178E 213 kWh
- TCL RF260BSE0 213 kWh same
- Beltax BFR3601 213 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KCF178E | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €23 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €302 | €116 | −€185 |
| 10 years | €603 | €232 | −€371 |
| 15 years | €905 | €348 | −€556 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 250 L
85.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FG Design KCF178E (this model) | 213 | — |
| 82 | €37 | |
| 91 | €35 | |
| 98 | €33 | |
| 98 | €33 | |
| 99 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 213 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 250 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 183 L / 67 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,780 × 540 × 540 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by FG Design under one model number.
KCF178E
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the FG Design KCF178E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 213 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €603 over ten years.
Is the FG Design KCF178E quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).