Hightec VHCV188
Uses less electricity than 57% of the 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €555 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 196 kWh / year
- Typical 200 kWh
- Running cost
- €56 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 104.3 kWh
- Typical 126.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 200 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (54% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 104.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 126.3. Hightec has 13 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,000 of 2,359 freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 999 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Etna VS6102NF 195 kWh −€0.28
- Constructa CE524VWE0 195 kWh −€0.28
- Hightec VHCV188 196 kWh
- Logik LTF55W22 196 kWh same
- Eurofrio FRI0CHPASI 196 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VHCV188 | WL-BUR123E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €28 | −€27 |
| 5 years | €278 | €142 | −€136 |
| 10 years | €555 | €283 | −€272 |
| 15 years | €833 | €425 | −€408 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 188 L
104.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 126.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hightec VHCV188 (this model) | 196 | — |
| 100 | €27 | |
| 109 | €25 | |
| 113 | €24 | |
| 123 | €21 | |
| 123 | €21 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 196 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 188 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 188 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,455 × 540 × 595 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hightec under one model number.
VHCV188
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hightec VHCV188 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 196 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €56 a year, or €555 over ten years.
Is the Hightec VHCV188 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical freezers, 100–199 L model is 40 dB(A).