Le chai LT1BI118H178
Uses less electricity than 89% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 130 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- −€12 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 31.9 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 25 % below the typical 173 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 31.9 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Le chai has 21 models in this group; this one is number 5 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 44 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 43 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Vinobox 168 GC 2T 129 kWh −€0.28
- LE Chai LBN1710F 129 kWh −€0.28
- Le chai LT1BI118H178 130 kWh
- LeCepage AGCV240PPN 130 kWh same
- Nestor M NWX286FN2 130 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LT1BI118H178 | RESERVE200A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €12 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €184 | €59 | −€125 |
| 10 years | €368 | €119 | −€249 |
| 15 years | €552 | €178 | −€374 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 407 L
31.9 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 LT1BI118H178 (this model) | 130 | — |
| 42 | €25 | |
| 82 | €14 | |
| 100 | €8 | |
| 104 | €7 | |
| 105 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 407 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 407 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,763 × 595 × 680 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Le chai under one model number.
LT1BI118H178
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Le chai LT1BI118H178 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
Is the Le chai LT1BI118H178 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).