Forcar Refrigeration G-BJ408
Uses less electricity than 12% of the 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €49 a year, €490 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 173 kWh / year
- Typical 154 kWh
- Running cost
- €49 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 56.9 kWh
- Typical 42.8 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 88 % of them need less. LeCepage AGKV168PPN, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €27 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (75% of models). At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 3 Forcar Refrigeration models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 331 of 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 330 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Usto SDS 395 DC 1 PW 173 kWh same
- Smeg SCV115G 173 kWh same
- Forcar Refrigeration G-BJ408 173 kWh
- LES Petits Champs CAVCE160 173 kWh same
- Amitek AKD400W 173 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | G-BJ408 | AGKV168PPN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €49 | €22 | −€27 |
| 5 years | €245 | €109 | −€136 |
| 10 years | €490 | €218 | −€272 |
| 15 years | €735 | €327 | −€408 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 304 L
56.9 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 42.8.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Forcar Refrigeration G-BJ408 (this model) | 173 | — |
| 77 | €27 | |
| 78 | €27 | |
| 84 | €25 | |
| 84 | €25 | |
| 92 | €23 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 173 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 304 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 304 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 1,860 × 600 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Forcar Refrigeration under one model number.
G-BJ408
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Forcar Refrigeration G-BJ408 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 173 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 €490 over ten years.
Is the Forcar Refrigeration G-BJ408 quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical wine coolers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).