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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridges (no freezer) · 197 L · built-in

Candy CML12EI

E

Uses less electricity than 28% of the 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 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 92 kWh
Running cost
€28 / year
+€2 vs typical
Per 100 litres
50.8 kWh
Typical 68.7 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 9 % above the typical 92 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 50.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.7. Candy has 9 models in this group; this one is number 5 among them. Candy sells the same label values under other model names: CIL 220 EE/N, CFBL 2150 NE/N.

Where it stands

Rank 960 of 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 959 use less.

Median 92 This model · 100 30 1,560 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Candy CFBL 2150 NE/N 100 kWh same
  2. E Candy CIL 220 EE/N 100 kWh same
  3. E Candy CML12EI 100 kWh
  4. E Amica BC203.3AA/EVKS16175 100 kWh same
  5. E Amica EVKS16175 / BC211.4(E) 100 kWh same
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What it will cost you

Period CML12EI EVBI61222 Difference
1 year €28 €18 −€10
5 years €142 €91 −€51
10 years €283 €181 −€102
15 years €425 €272 −€153

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 197 L

197 L fridge 0 L freezer

50.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.7.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 39 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E Candy CML12EI (this model)
197 L39 100 — —
193 L29 64 €10 €102
197 L39 78 €6 €62
172 L33 78 €6 €62
185 L33 79 €6 €59
185 L33 79 €6 €59

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
100 kWh/year
Total volume
197 L
Fridge / freezer
197 L / 0 L
Noise
39 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,221 × 540 × 545 mm
Installation
built-in
Climate classes
N, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Candy under one model number.

CML12EI

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Candy CML12EI 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 Candy CML12EI quiet?

Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).