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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Wine coolers · 55 L · freestanding

Helvetia HWT118GN1

G

Uses less electricity than 41% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €38 a year, €379 over ten years.

Electricity
134 kWh / year
Typical 131 kWh
Running cost
€38 / year
+€1 vs typical
Per 100 litres
243.6 kWh
Typical 195.9 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 131 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 243.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 195.9. Of 4 Helvetia models in this group, it is the most efficient.

Where it stands

Rank 989 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 988 use less.

Median 131 This model · 134 50 340 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. G Cecotec EU01_100507 134 kWh same
  2. G Cecotec EU01_100508 134 kWh same
  3. G Helvetia HWT118GN1 134 kWh
  4. G Hotpoint-Ariston HA WC51201 134 kWh same
  5. G Whirlpool W WC51201 134 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period HWT118GN1 WC4T-51113 Difference
1 year €38 €15 −€23
5 years €190 €75 −€115
10 years €379 €150 −€229
15 years €569 €225 −€344

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 55 L

0 L fridge 0 L freezer

243.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 38 dB
Dashed: group median 39 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
G Helvetia HWT118GN1 (this model)
55 L38 134 — —
47 L34 53 €23 €229
46 L36 69 €18 €184
54 L38 70 €18 €181
33 L41 74 €17 €170
50 L43 75 €17 €167

Label and product sheet

Energy class
G (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
134 kWh/year
Total volume
55 L
Fridge / freezer
0 L / 0 L
Noise
38 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
670 × 360 × 575 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Helvetia under one model number.

HWT118GN1

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

Questions

How much does the Helvetia HWT118GN1 cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 134 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €38 a year, or €379 over ten years.

Is the Helvetia HWT118GN1 quiet?

Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).