Polar GM889-02
Uses less electricity than 94% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €348 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 123 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 26.1 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 29 % below the typical 173 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 26.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Of 8 Polar models in this group, it is the most efficient. Polar sells the same label values under other model names: GM889-E-02.
Where it stands
Rank 23 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 22 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Liebherr WPbli 5231_993858451 115 kWh −€2.27
- Liebherr WFbli 5241_993858651 117 kWh −€1.70
- Polar GM889-02 123 kWh
- Polar GM889-E-02 123 kWh same
- Le chai LCT2PRO131 124 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | GM889-02 | HWS247FAH1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €12 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €174 | €62 | −€112 |
| 10 years | €348 | €125 | −€224 |
| 15 years | €523 | €187 | −€336 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 472 L
26.1 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 GM889-02 (this model) | 123 | — |
| 44 | €22 | |
| 55 | €19 | |
| 84 | €11 | |
| 85 | €11 | |
| 106 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 123 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 472 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 472 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 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
Registered by Polar under one model number.
GM889-02
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Polar GM889-02 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 123 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 €348 over ten years.
Is the Polar GM889-02 quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).