PKM KG251 IX
Uses less electricity than 60% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €59 a year, €592 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 209 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €59 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 83.9 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. PKM has 40 models in this group; this one is number 26 among them. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,440 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,439 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Continental Edison CEFC268DS 209 kWh same
- Berklays BRC5526CEW0 209 kWh same
- PKM KG251 IX 209 kWh
- Wolkenstein KG250.4RT B 209 kWh same
- Wolkenstein KG250.4RT SC 209 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KG251 IX | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €59 | €21 | −€39 |
| 5 years | €296 | €103 | −€193 |
| 10 years | €592 | €207 | −€385 |
| 15 years | €888 | €310 | −€578 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 249 L
83.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PKM KG251 IX (this model) | 209 | — |
| 73 | €39 | |
| 73 | €39 | |
| 82 | €36 | |
| 91 | €33 | |
| 92 | €33 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 209 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 249 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 180 L / 69 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,750 × 545 × 465 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by PKM under one model number.
KG251 IX
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the PKM KG251 IX cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 209 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €59 a year, or €592 over ten years.
Is the PKM KG251 IX quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).