PKM KS45 ES
Uses less electricity than 49% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €227 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 80 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €23 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 177.8 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 80 kWh a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (45% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 177.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. PKM has 21 models in this group; this one is number 8 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,952 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,951 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Candy CHASD4351EBC 80 kWh same
- Severin Elektrogräte KB 8884 80 kWh same
- PKM KS45 ES 80 kWh
- PKM BKS48RBE 80 kWh same
- Dometic C60G2 80 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KS45 ES | HHD090-544173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €23 | €6 | −€17 |
| 5 years | €113 | €30 | −€84 |
| 10 years | €227 | €59 | −€167 |
| 15 years | €340 | €89 | −€251 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 45 L
177.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| PKM KS45 ES (this model) | 80 | — |
| 21 | €17 | |
| 21 | €17 | |
| 26 | €15 | |
| 28 | €15 | |
| 28 | €15 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 80 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 45 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 45 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 500 × 445 × 468 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by PKM under one model number.
KS45 ES
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the PKM KS45 ES cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 80 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €227 over ten years.
Is the PKM KS45 ES quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).