LE Chai LB160
Uses less electricity than 58% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €348 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 123 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 236.5 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 6 % below the typical 131 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 236.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 195.9. Le chai has 29 models in this group; this one is number 13 among them. Le chai sells the same label values under other model names: LBN160. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 724 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 723 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Frecan 58000 - VINOTECA MEDOC 30 BU NEGRA - SAPELE 123 kWh same
- mQuvee WCD30-700 123 kWh same
- LE Chai LB160 123 kWh
- LE Chai LBN160 123 kWh same
- Cendo WK50-17F 124 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | LB160 | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €15 | −€20 |
| 5 years | €174 | €75 | −€99 |
| 10 years | €348 | €150 | −€198 |
| 15 years | €523 | €225 | −€297 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 52 L
236.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| LE Chai LB160 (this model) | 123 | — |
| 53 | €20 | |
| 69 | €15 | |
| 70 | €15 | |
| 74 | €14 | |
| 75 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 123 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 52 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 295 × 615 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LB160
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LB160 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 123 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €35 a year, or €348 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LB160 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).