LE Chai LBN178
Uses less electricity than 34% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €38 a year, €382 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 135 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €38 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 225.0 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 131 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 225.0 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 195.9. Le chai has 29 models in this group; this one is number 21 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,042 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,041 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Cave Vinum CV-18-C 135 kWh same
- Cavecool CCI66SB 135 kWh same
- LE Chai LBN178 135 kWh
- Brandani_58519 58519 135 kWh same
- Nodor 4190 - NorCare V28BK 135 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LBN178 | WC4T-51113 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €38 | €15 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €191 | €75 | −€116 |
| 10 years | €382 | €150 | −€232 |
| 15 years | €573 | €225 | −€348 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 60 L
225.0 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 LBN178 (this model) | 135 | — |
| 53 | €23 | |
| 69 | €19 | |
| 70 | €18 | |
| 75 | €17 | |
| 75 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 135 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 60 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 0 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 883 × 295 × 572 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 5 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LBN178
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LBN178 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 135 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 €382 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LBN178 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).