LE Chai LCT1FS180
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €36 a year, €362 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 128 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €36 / year
- −€13 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 31.6 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 26 % below the typical 173 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 31.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Le chai has 21 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 33 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 32 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Polar GM629-E-02 125 kWh −€0.85
- Le chai LCT1PRO143 128 kWh same
- LE Chai LCT1FS180 128 kWh
- Temptech CPRO1800SRB-24 128 kWh same
- Temptech CPRO1800SX 128 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LCT1FS180 | RESERVE200A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €36 | €12 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €181 | €59 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €362 | €119 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €544 | €178 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 405 L
31.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 40.4.
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 LCT1FS180 (this model) | 128 | — |
| 42 | €24 | |
| 82 | €13 | |
| 100 | €8 | |
| 104 | €7 | |
| 105 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 128 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 405 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 405 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,702 × 595 × 680 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.
LCT1FS180
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the LE Chai LCT1FS180 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 128 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €36 a year, or €362 over ten years.
Is the LE Chai LCT1FS180 quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).