HCK DBC-145
Uses less electricity than 78% of the 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €229 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 81 kWh / year
- Typical 92 kWh
- Running cost
- €23 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 57.0 kWh
- Typical 68.7 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 12 % below the typical 92 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (55% of models). At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 8 HCK models in this group, it is the most efficient. HCK sells the same label values under other model names: BC-145.
Where it stands
Rank 284 of 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 283 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- electriQ eiQ115DFSS 81 kWh same
- HCK BC-145 81 kWh same
- HCK DBC-145 81 kWh
- Miele KU 7175 D 82 kWh +€0.28
- Liebherr URDd 375i_994787551 82 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | DBC-145 | 542155 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €23 | €11 | −€12 |
| 5 years | €115 | €55 | −€59 |
| 10 years | €229 | €110 | −€119 |
| 15 years | €344 | €166 | −€178 |
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
57.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.7.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| HCK DBC-145 (this model) | 81 | — |
| 39 | €12 | |
| 51 | €8 | |
| 53 | €8 | |
| 54 | €8 | |
| 54 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 81 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 142 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 142 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 595 × 595 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by HCK under one model number.
DBC-145
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the HCK DBC-145 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 81 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €229 over ten years.
Is the HCK DBC-145 quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).