Balay 3BF356EX
Uses less electricity than 30% of the 3,998 range hoods, 600–799 m³/h on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €20 a year, €198 over ten years.
- Noise (max)
- 62 dB
- Typical 66 dB
- Airflow (max)
- 635 m³/h
- Running cost
- €20 / year
Near the middle of its group: 27 % above the typical 55 kWh. 55% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A. At 62 dB(A) at full power it is 4 dB quieter than the typical hood in its airflow group. Balay has 12 models in this group; this one is number 10 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,794 of 3,998 range hoods, 600–799 m³/h by yearly consumption. 2,793 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Falcon FINLHD86BL/ 70 kWh same
- Rangemaster RINLHD86SS/ 70 kWh same
- Balay 3BF356EX 70 kWh
- Amica ZEN White 70 kWh +€0.03
- Falmec CGPW80.E0P2#ZZZI410F 70 kWh +€0.11
Noise and extraction
- Extraction (fluid dynamic)
- Grease filtering
- Lighting
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3BF356EX (this model) | 70 | — |
| 8 | €18 | |
| 8 | €18 | |
| 8 | €18 | |
| 8 | €17 | |
| 8 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- B (scale A+++–D)
- Yearly energy
- 69.9 kWh
- Airflow min / max
- 320 / 635 m³/h
- Noise min / max
- 47 / 62 dB(A)
- Fluid dynamic efficiency
- B
- Grease filtering
- C (75.1 %)
- Lighting efficiency
- A
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3BF356EX
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How loud is the Balay 3BF356EX?
Its label states 62 dB(A) at the highest normal setting. The typical hood in this airflow group is 66 dB(A); every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.