Philco PCF 198 EM Joker
Uses less electricity than 11% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €57 a year, €566 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 200 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €57 / year
- +€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 101.0 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 89 % of them need less. Antares FG1025, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €43 a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Philco has 30 models in this group; this one is number 27 among them. Philco sells the same label values under other model names: PCF 198 EMI Joker.
Where it stands
Rank 2,667 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 2,666 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ströme CFI-198 200 kWh same
- Philco PCF 198 EMI Joker 200 kWh same
- Philco PCF 198 EM Joker 200 kWh
- Primo PR160DVK 200 kWh same
- Daewoo CCS20EWED0 200 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PCF 198 EM Joker | FG1025 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €57 | €14 | −€43 |
| 5 years | €283 | €68 | −€215 |
| 10 years | €566 | €136 | −€430 |
| 15 years | €850 | €204 | −€646 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 198 L
101.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philco PCF 198 EM Joker (this model) | 200 | — |
| 48 | €43 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 72 | €36 | |
| 91 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 200 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 198 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 198 L / 198 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 770 × 560 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Philco under one model number.
PCF 198 EM Joker
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Philco PCF 198 EM Joker cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 200 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €57 a year, or €566 over ten years.
Is the Philco PCF 198 EM Joker quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).