Alpicool W38
Uses less electricity than 52% of the 1,649 fridge-freezers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €331 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 117 kWh / year
- Typical 126 kWh
- Running cost
- €33 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 403.4 kWh
- Typical 178.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 7 % below the typical 126 kWh. Only 10% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 45 dB it is 5 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Alpicool has 5 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 780 of 1,649 fridge-freezers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 779 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Decobus Handel BCD-102 116 kWh −€0.28
- Sang RF-103 116 kWh −€0.28
- Alpicool W38 117 kWh
- Amica UKSD 361 961 117 kWh same
- Homcom C00-042V90BK (ED40-A) 117 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | W38 | CC-10L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €4 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €166 | €20 | −€146 |
| 10 years | €331 | €40 | −€292 |
| 15 years | €497 | €59 | −€438 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 29 L
403.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 178.0.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Alpicool W38 (this model) | 117 | — |
| 14 | €29 | |
| 15 | €29 | |
| 20 | €27 | |
| 21 | €27 | |
| 21 | €27 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 117 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 29 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 6 L / 23 L
- Noise
- 45 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 397 × 616 × 384 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 0.3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Alpicool under one model number.
W38
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Alpicool W38 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 117 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 €331 over ten years.
Is the Alpicool W38 quiet?
Its label states 45 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridge-freezers, under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).