LE Chai LB160/1
Uses less electricity than 96% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €23 a year, €232 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 82 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €23 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 157.7 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Only 66 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L do better. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 36 dB it is 3 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 29 Le chai models in this group, it is the most efficient. Le chai sells the same label values under other model names: LBN160/1.
Where it stands
Rank 67 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 66 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hailang JC-92WE 81 kWh −€0.28
- Hailang JC-99WE 82 kWh same
- LE Chai LB160/1 82 kWh
- LE Chai LBN160/1 82 kWh same
- V-ZUG WC4T-51158 83 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | LB160/1 | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €23 | €15 | −€8 |
| 5 years | €116 | €75 | −€41 |
| 10 years | €232 | €150 | −€82 |
| 15 years | €348 | €225 | −€123 |
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
157.7 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 LB160/1 (this model) | 82 | — |
| 53 | €8 | |
| 69 | €4 | |
| 70 | €3 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 82 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 52 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 52 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 36 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 295 × 615 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LB160/1
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LB160/1 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 82 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €23 a year, or €232 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LB160/1 quiet?
Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).