Curtiss QCA40PL
Uses less electricity than 25% of the 2,100 freezers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €52 a year, €521 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 184 kWh / year
- Typical 166 kWh
- Running cost
- €52 / year
- +€5 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 593.5 kWh
- Typical 212.1 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 11 % above the typical 166 kWh. 73% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 593.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 212.1. Of 2 Curtiss models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,541 of 2,100 freezers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,540 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Salora FRB3200WH 184 kWh same
- Salora FRB3200BL 184 kWh same
- Curtiss QCA40PL 184 kWh
- Princess 01.287441.01.460 184 kWh same
- Amica GB15141W 185 kWh +€0.26
What it will cost you
| Period | QCA40PL | TSL35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52 | €10 | −€42 |
| 5 years | €261 | €52 | −€208 |
| 10 years | €521 | €105 | −€416 |
| 15 years | €782 | €157 | −€624 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 31 L
593.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 212.1.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Curtiss QCA40PL (this model) | 184 | — |
| 37 | €42 | |
| 39 | €41 | |
| 41 | €40 | |
| 41 | €40 | |
| 43 | €40 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 184 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 31 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 31 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 510 × 439 × 520 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Curtiss under one model number.
QCA40PL
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Curtiss QCA40PL cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 184 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €52 a year, or €521 over ten years.
Is the Curtiss QCA40PL quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).