Polar GM888-02
Uses less electricity than 90% of the 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €329 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 116 kWh / year
- Typical 154 kWh
- Running cost
- €33 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 34.3 kWh
- Typical 42.8 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 25 % below the typical 154 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 9 Polar models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 35 of 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 34 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Liebherr WPbl 5001_993845251 113 kWh −€0.85
- LA Sommeliere APOGEE200PVF 116 kWh same
- Polar GM888-02 116 kWh
- Polar GM888-E-02 116 kWh same
- Polar GM628 118 kWh +€0.57
What it will cost you
| Period | GM888-02 | PBI100S-EE-HHB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €22 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €164 | €112 | −€52 |
| 10 years | €329 | €224 | −€105 |
| 15 years | €493 | €336 | −€157 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 338 L
34.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 42.8.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Polar GM888-02 (this model) | 116 | — |
| 79 | €10 | |
| 84 | €9 | |
| 84 | €9 | |
| 92 | €7 | |
| 95 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 116 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 338 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 338 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 1,595 × 595 × 620 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Polar under one model number.
GM888-02
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar GM888-02 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 116 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €33 a year, or €329 over ten years.
Is the Polar GM888-02 quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical wine coolers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).