HCB SW-12
Uses less electricity than 50% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 130 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- −€0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 342.1 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 131 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). At 41 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 825 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 824 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Klarstein 10046491 130 kWh same
- Elmark 300225 130 kWh same
- HCB SW-12 130 kWh
- Tesla RW044M 130 kWh same
- CASO Design 622 130 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SW-12 | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €15 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €184 | €75 | −€109 |
| 10 years | €368 | €150 | −€218 |
| 15 years | €552 | €225 | −€327 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 38 L
342.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| HCB SW-12 (this model) | 130 | — |
| 53 | €22 | |
| 69 | €17 | |
| 70 | €17 | |
| 72 | €16 | |
| 74 | €16 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 38 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 38 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 480 × 395 × 500 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by HCB under one model number.
SW-12
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the HCB SW-12 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
Is the HCB SW-12 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).