Finlux FB KGC 288 IE
Uses less electricity than 33% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €63 a year, €634 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 224 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €63 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 77.8 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 77.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Finlux has 74 models in this group; this one is number 38 among them. Finlux sells the same label values under other model names: FXCA 28600 WDE. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 5,677 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 5,676 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko BCHA275K4SCHN 7519520061 224 kWh same
- Beko BCHA275K4SN 224 kWh same
- Finlux FB KGC 288 IE 224 kWh
- Finlux FXCA 28600 WDE 224 kWh same
- Snaige RF29SM-PT002E0 224 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FB KGC 288 IE | K 7777 B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €63 | €23 | −€41 |
| 5 years | €317 | €113 | −€204 |
| 10 years | €634 | €227 | −€408 |
| 15 years | €952 | €340 | −€612 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 288 L
77.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finlux FB KGC 288 IE (this model) | 224 | — |
| 80 | €41 | |
| 80 | €41 | |
| 89 | €38 | |
| 95 | €37 | |
| 95 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 224 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 288 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 204 L / 84 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,800 × 540 × 595 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Finlux under one model number.
FB KGC 288 IE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Finlux FB KGC 288 IE cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 224 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €63 a year, or €634 over ten years.
Is the Finlux FB KGC 288 IE quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).