EnergyLabelEU
EN
Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Freezers · 420 L · freestanding

Helvetia HFHF420EB1

E

Uses less electricity than 68% of the 396 freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €76 a year, €762 over ten years.

Electricity
269 kWh / year
Typical 297 kWh
Running cost
€76 / year
−€8 vs typical
Per 100 litres
64.0 kWh
Typical 71.1 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 297 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (44% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 64.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 71.1. Helvetia has 3 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.

Where it stands

Rank 94 of 396 freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 93 use less.

Median 297 This model · 269 180 880 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Elvita CFB6420V 269 kWh same
  2. E Hisense FC546D4AWLE 269 kWh same
  3. E Helvetia HFHF420EB1 269 kWh
  4. E Končar LV418BM 269 kWh same
  5. E Lincoln LFHF420EB1 269 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period HFHF420EB1 WHFF 6404 W6E Difference
1 year €76 €53 −€23
5 years €381 €265 −€116
10 years €762 €530 −€232
15 years €1,143 €794 −€348

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Space and noise

Compartments · 420 L

0 L fridge 420 L freezer

64.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 71.1.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 dB
Dashed: group median 41 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 Helvetia HFHF420EB1 (this model)
420 L40 269 — —
404 L36 187 €23 €232
404 L36 187 €23 €232
404 L36 187 €23 €232
404 L36 187 €23 €232
404 L35 187 €23 €232

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
269 kWh/year
Total volume
420 L
Fridge / freezer
0 L / 420 L
Noise
40 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
855 × 1,448 × 721 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST, T
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Helvetia under one model number.

HFHF420EB1

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

Questions

How much does the Helvetia HFHF420EB1 cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 269 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €76 a year, or €762 over ten years.

Is the Helvetia HFHF420EB1 quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 400–499 L model is 41 dB(A).