Polar GL097-E
Uses less electricity than 39% of the 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €447 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 158 kWh / year
- Typical 154 kWh
- Running cost
- €45 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 42.8 kWh
- Typical 42.8 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % above the typical 154 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (75% of models). At 36 dB it is 3 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Polar has 9 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 222 of 385 wine coolers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 221 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Thermex Trend Winemex 93 158 kWh same
- Mesfred AEV318TN-2T 158 kWh same
- Polar GL097-E 158 kWh
- Witt WS60179H-2B93 158 kWh same
- Pevino PNG122D-HHB 158 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GL097-E | PBI100S-EE-HHB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €45 | €22 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €224 | €112 | −€112 |
| 10 years | €447 | €224 | −€224 |
| 15 years | €671 | €336 | −€336 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 369 L
42.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 42.8.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Polar GL097-E (this model) | 158 | — |
| 79 | €22 | |
| 81 | €22 | |
| 82 | €22 | |
| 97 | €17 | |
| 97 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 158 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 369 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 369 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 36 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,760 × 970 × 590 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Polar with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
GL097-E · GL097
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar GL097-E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 158 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €447 over ten years.
Is the Polar GL097-E quiet?
Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).