HCB SW-126
Uses less electricity than 29% of the 434 wine coolers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €459 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 162 kWh / year
- Typical 157 kWh
- Running cost
- €46 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 55.7 kWh
- Typical 63.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 157 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (81% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 55.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 63.0. It is the only HCB model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 288 of 434 wine coolers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 287 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Thermex 910.21.2006.2 162 kWh same
- Vigneron VKB180DB-G2 162 kWh same
- HCB SW-126 162 kWh
- Gaggenau RW282263 162 kWh same
- Caple WC1796BG 162 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SW-126 | WKp 142_090746051 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €22 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €229 | €108 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €459 | €215 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €688 | €323 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 291 L
55.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 63.0.
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-126 (this model) | 162 | — |
| 76 | €24 | |
| 76 | €24 | |
| 95 | €19 | |
| 95 | €19 | |
| 95 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 162 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 291 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 291 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,595 × 595 × 630 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-126
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the HCB SW-126 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 162 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €459 over ten years.
Is the HCB SW-126 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).