Helvetia HRHCB269DS1
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €48 a year, €476 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 168 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €48 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 62.5 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 62.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Helvetia has 9 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 715 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 714 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- PKM KG251DDIX 167 kWh −€0.28
- PKM KG251DIX 167 kWh −€0.28
- Helvetia HRHCB269DS1 168 kWh
- Bomann KG 184.3 168 kWh same
- Bomann KG 7341 168 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HRHCB269DS1 | VR-BF27953H0S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €48 | €25 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €238 | €126 | −€112 |
| 10 years | €476 | €252 | −€224 |
| 15 years | €714 | €378 | −€336 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 269 L
62.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Helvetia HRHCB269DS1 (this model) | 168 | — |
| 89 | €22 | |
| 98 | €20 | |
| 98 | €20 | |
| 99 | €20 | |
| 99 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 168 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 269 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 198 L / 71 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,800 × 550 × 557 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Helvetia with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
HRHCB269DS1 · HRHCB269DB1
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Helvetia HRHCB269DS1 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 168 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €48 a year, or €476 over ten years.
Is the Helvetia HRHCB269DS1 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).