Novel EL 131
Uses less electricity than 33% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €24 a year, €244 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 86 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €24 / year
- +€2 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 95.6 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 8 % above the typical 80 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (45% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 95.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. It is the only Novel model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 2,780 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 2,779 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Nordmende RUL124NMWH 86 kWh same
- Star-Light FTTM-93FWH 86 kWh same
- Novel EL 131 86 kWh
- Edesa 924271337 - EFS-0911 WH /A 86 kWh same
- Polar GE579-02 86 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | EL 131 | CFX65W | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €24 | €10 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €122 | €52 | −€69 |
| 10 years | €244 | €105 | −€139 |
| 15 years | €365 | €157 | −€208 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 90 L
95.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Novel EL 131 (this model) | 86 | — |
| 37 | €14 | |
| 39 | €13 | |
| 39 | €13 | |
| 39 | €13 | |
| 40 | €13 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 86 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 90 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 90 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 821 × 480 × 500 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Novel under one model number.
EL 131
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Novel EL 131 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 86 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €24 a year, or €244 over ten years.
Is the Novel EL 131 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).