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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridges (no freezer) · 322 L · freestanding

HEINRICH´S HVK 3296 W

E

Uses less electricity than 25% of the 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €39 a year, €388 over ten years.

Electricity
137 kWh / year
Typical 118 kWh
Running cost
€39 / year
+€5 vs typical
Per 100 litres
42.5 kWh
Typical 32.9 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 16 % above the typical 118 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (57% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 42.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 32.9. It is the only HEINRICH´S model in this group.

Where it stands

Rank 969 of 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 968 use less.

Median 118 This model · 137 30 310 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Electrolux LRB175EW 923421556 137 kWh same
  2. E Elvita CKS5172V 137 kWh same
  3. E HEINRICH´S HVK 3296 W 137 kWh
  4. E Helvetia HRHL322NEB1 137 kWh same
  5. E Frigelux RANF322BE 137 kWh same
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What it will cost you

Period HVK 3296 W 1/3HP Difference
1 year €39 €10 −€29
5 years €194 €51 −€143
10 years €388 €102 −€286
15 years €582 €153 −€429

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 322 L

322 L fridge 0 L freezer

42.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 32.9.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 38 dB
Dashed: group median 38 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E HEINRICH´S HVK 3296 W (this model)
322 L38 137 — —
300 L45 36 €29 €286
338 L42 48 €25 €252
301 L36 56 €23 €229
307 L29 58 €22 €224
307 L29 58 €22 €224

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
137 kWh/year
Total volume
322 L
Fridge / freezer
322 L / 0 L
Noise
38 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,720 × 595 × 590 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by HEINRICH´S under one model number.

HVK 3296 W

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the HEINRICH´S HVK 3296 W cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 137 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €39 a year, or €388 over ten years.

Is the HEINRICH´S HVK 3296 W quiet?

Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L model is 38 dB(A).