HCB BD-155A
Uses less electricity than 30% of the 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €64 a year, €637 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 225 kWh / year
- Typical 200 kWh
- Running cost
- €64 / year
- +€7 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 158.5 kWh
- Typical 126.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 13 % above the typical 200 kWh. 66% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 42 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 3 HCB models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 1,634 of 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,633 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Kromsline KAR-HE-150 225 kWh same
- Nikkei SN 170A 225 kWh same
- HCB BD-155A 225 kWh
- Ice-A-Cool BD-155SS 225 kWh same
- Skyworth - Princess CF170PAR 225 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BD-155A | FW224/1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €64 | €26 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €319 | €130 | −€188 |
| 10 years | €637 | €261 | −€377 |
| 15 years | €956 | €391 | −€565 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 142 L
158.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 126.3.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| HCB BD-155A (this model) | 225 | — |
| 92 | €38 | |
| 106 | €34 | |
| 110 | €33 | |
| 112 | €32 | |
| 113 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 225 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 142 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 142 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 840 × 771 × 560 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by HCB under one model number.
BD-155A
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the HCB BD-155A cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 225 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €64 a year, or €637 over ten years.
Is the HCB BD-155A quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 100–199 L model is 40 dB(A).