FG Design KF178DNF
Uses less electricity than 68% of the 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €52 a year, €524 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 185 kWh / year
- Typical 200 kWh
- Running cost
- €52 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 94.4 kWh
- Typical 126.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 7 % below the typical 200 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 94.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 126.3. It is the only FG Design model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 725 of 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 724 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Pelgrim PVD28178N 185 kWh same
- Frilec BREMEN029-E-NF-060D 185 kWh same
- FG Design KF178DNF 185 kWh
- Blaupunkt 5FG288FD0 185 kWh same
- Ocean OCE 200 DUO 3 185 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KF178DNF | WL-BUR123E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52 | €28 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €262 | €142 | −€120 |
| 10 years | €524 | €283 | −€241 |
| 15 years | €786 | €425 | −€361 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 196 L
94.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 126.3.
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 KF178DNF (this model) | 185 | — |
| 100 | €24 | |
| 109 | €22 | |
| 113 | €20 | |
| 123 | €18 | |
| 123 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 185 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 196 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 197 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,770 × 540 × 545 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by FG Design under one model number.
KF178DNF
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the FG Design KF178DNF cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 185 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €52 a year, or €524 over ten years.
Is the FG Design KF178DNF quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 100–199 L model is 40 dB(A).