California HC-210
Uses less electricity than 24% of the 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €714 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 252 kWh / year
- Typical 235 kWh
- Running cost
- €71 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 124.8 kWh
- Typical 89.8 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 76 % of them need less. Brandt BFK200ABW -01, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €48 a year. 72% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 124.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 89.8. It is the only California model in this group. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,849 of 2,484 freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 1,848 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Nikkei NKCO200 252 kWh same
- Proline PLCH205 252 kWh same
- California HC-210 252 kWh
- Eder TTT20CB25 blanc 252 kWh same
- Berklays BC200KW 252 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HC-210 | BFK200ABW -01 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €23 | −€48 |
| 5 years | €357 | €116 | −€241 |
| 10 years | €714 | €232 | −€481 |
| 15 years | €1,070 | €348 | −€722 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 202 L
124.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 89.8.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| California HC-210 (this model) | 252 | — |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 | |
| 82 | €48 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 252 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 202 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 202 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 905 × 550 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by California under one model number.
HC-210
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the California HC-210 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 252 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €71 a year, or €714 over ten years.
Is the California HC-210 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 200–299 L model is 40 dB(A).