LE Chai LBN490F
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €292 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 103 kWh / year
- Typical 142 kWh
- Running cost
- €29 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 88.8 kWh
- Typical 106.0 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 27 % below the typical 142 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 88.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 106.0. Le chai has 46 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 90 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 89 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Temptech OX60DX-24 103 kWh same
- mQuvee WCD50-800 103 kWh same
- LE Chai LBN490F 103 kWh
- LichtLuxus LL-150FS 103 kWh same
- Haier HAKWBD 60 103 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LBN490F | RS6009V2R series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €29 | €17 | −€12 |
| 5 years | €146 | €85 | −€61 |
| 10 years | €292 | €170 | −€122 |
| 15 years | €438 | €255 | −€183 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 116 L
88.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 106.0.
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 LBN490F (this model) | 103 | — |
| 60 | €12 | |
| 63 | €11 | |
| 67 | €10 | |
| 69 | €10 | |
| 71 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 103 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 116 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 116 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 855 × 480 × 575 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LBN490F
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LBN490F cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 103 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €292 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LBN490F quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).