Polar GM629
Uses less electricity than 93% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €354 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 125 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 27.3 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 28 % below the typical 173 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 36 dB it is 3 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Polar has 8 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Polar sells the same label values under other model names: GM629-02, GM629-E-02.
Where it stands
Rank 29 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 28 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Temptech CPRO1800DRB 124 kWh −€0.28
- Pevino PM177S-HHB 125 kWh same
- Polar GM629 125 kWh
- Polar GM629-02 125 kWh same
- Polar GM629-E-02 125 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GM629 | HWS247FAH1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €12 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €177 | €62 | −€115 |
| 10 years | €354 | €125 | −€229 |
| 15 years | €531 | €187 | −€344 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 458 L
27.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polar GM629 (this model) | 125 | — |
| 44 | €23 | |
| 55 | €20 | |
| 84 | €12 | |
| 85 | €11 | |
| 95 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 125 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 458 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 458 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 36 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,870 × 595 × 695 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- 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.
GM629 · GM629-E
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar GM629 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 125 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €35 a year, or €354 over ten years.
Is the Polar GM629 quiet?
Its label states 36 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).