Diamond WCB/38-T1
Uses less electricity than 66% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €447 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 158 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 37.1 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 173 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (78% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 37.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Of 4 Diamond models in this group, it is the most efficient. Diamond sells the same label values under other model names: WCB/38-XS.
Where it stands
Rank 144 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 143 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Klimaitalia CV 180 BEV 155 kWh −€0.85
- Klimaitalia CW 180 G1TB 155 kWh −€0.85
- Diamond WCB/38-T1 158 kWh
- Diamond WCB/38-XS 158 kWh same
- Fors VC 176163NG 158 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WCB/38-T1 | RESERVE200A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €12 | −€33 |
| 5 years | €224 | €59 | −€164 |
| 10 years | €447 | €119 | −€329 |
| 15 years | €671 | €178 | −€493 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 426 L
37.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 40.4.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond WCB/38-T1 (this model) | 158 | — |
| 42 | €33 | |
| 44 | €32 | |
| 82 | €22 | |
| 85 | €21 | |
| 95 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 158 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 426 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 426 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,761 × 595 × 677 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Diamond under one model number.
WCB/38-T1
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Diamond WCB/38-T1 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 158 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €447 over ten years.
Is the Diamond WCB/38-T1 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).