Balay 3WUF073B
Uses less electricity than 72% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €28 a year, €283 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 100 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €28 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 172.4 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 24 % below the typical 131 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 172.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 195.9. It is the only Balay model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 392 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 391 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Smeg CVI621NR3 100 kWh same
- Infiniton WCL-18T 100 kWh same
- Balay 3WUF073B 100 kWh
- Neff KU9202HF0G 100 kWh same
- Siemens KU20WVHF0G 100 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 3WUF073B | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €28 | €15 | −€13 |
| 5 years | €142 | €75 | −€67 |
| 10 years | €283 | €150 | −€133 |
| 15 years | €425 | €225 | −€200 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 58 L
172.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Balay 3WUF073B (this model) | 100 | — |
| 53 | €13 | |
| 69 | €9 | |
| 70 | €8 | |
| 74 | €7 | |
| 75 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 100 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 58 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 58 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 818 × 298 × 567 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Balay under one model number.
3WUF073B
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Balay 3WUF073B cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 100 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €28 a year, or €283 over ten years.
Is the Balay 3WUF073B quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).