Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8997
Uses less electricity than 44% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €68 a year, €680 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 240 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €68 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 76.2 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 233 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (47% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Severin Elektrogräte models in this group, it is the most efficient. Severin Elektrogräte sells the same label values under other model names: RKG 8887.
Where it stands
Rank 3,342 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 3,341 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG GTBV36PZGKD 240 kWh same
- Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8887 240 kWh same
- Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8997 240 kWh
- Severin RKG 8888 240 kWh same
- Severin RKG 8889 240 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RKG 8997 | IRBbi 5650_997224851 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €68 | €23 | −€45 |
| 5 years | €340 | €115 | −€225 |
| 10 years | €680 | €229 | −€450 |
| 15 years | €1,020 | €344 | −€675 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 315 L
76.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8997 (this model) | 240 | — |
| 81 | €45 | |
| 87 | €43 | |
| 87 | €43 | |
| 87 | €43 | |
| 90 | €42 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 240 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 315 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 225 L / 90 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,943 × 597 × 707 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Severin Elektrogräte under one model number.
RKG 8997
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8997 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 240 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €68 a year, or €680 over ten years.
Is the Severin Elektrogräte RKG 8997 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).