Helvetia HFLF500EB1
Uses less electricity than 73% of the 214 freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €835 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 295 kWh / year
- Typical 358 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- −€18 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.0 kWh
- Typical 59.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 18 % below the typical 358 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 45 dB it is 4 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Helvetia models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 16 of 214 freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 15 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Kulz KCF500EW5 295 kWh same
- GRF CHF-500E 295 kWh same
- Helvetia HFLF500EB1 295 kWh
- Hausmeister HM3512 295 kWh same
- Perfect SB500W 295 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HFLF500EB1 | BDV5001D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €67 | −€17 |
| 5 years | €418 | €334 | −€84 |
| 10 years | €835 | €668 | −€167 |
| 15 years | €1,253 | €1,003 | −€251 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 500 L
59.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 59.0.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Helvetia HFLF500EB1 (this model) | 295 | — |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 | |
| 236 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 295 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 500 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 500 L
- Noise
- 45 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 835 × 1,650 × 735 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.
HFLF500EB1
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Helvetia HFLF500EB1 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 295 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €835 over ten years.
Is the Helvetia HFLF500EB1 quiet?
Its label states 45 dB(A), noise class D. The typical freezers, 500 L and over model is 41 dB(A).