Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 Z FG
Uses less electricity than 81% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €38 a year, €377 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 133 kWh / year
- Typical 173 kWh
- Running cost
- €38 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 28.6 kWh
- Typical 40.4 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 173 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. Per 100 litres it needs 28.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Of 8 Tecfrigo models in this group, it is the most efficient. Tecfrigo sells the same label values under other model names: SOMMELIER 481 FG.
Where it stands
Rank 70 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 69 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- VINUMdesign NVD180-160D-BFG-L 133 kWh same
- Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 FG 133 kWh same
- Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 Z FG 133 kWh
- Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 482 133 kWh same
- Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 482 Z FG 133 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SOMMELIER 481 Z FG | HWS247FAH1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €38 | €12 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €188 | €62 | −€126 |
| 10 years | €377 | €125 | −€252 |
| 15 years | €565 | €187 | −€378 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 465 L
28.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 Z FG (this model) | 133 | — |
| 44 | €25 | |
| 55 | €22 | |
| 84 | €14 | |
| 85 | €14 | |
| 106 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 133 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 465 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 465 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,870 × 595 × 695 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Tecfrigo under one model number.
SOMMELIER 481 Z FG
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 Z FG cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 133 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €38 a year, or €377 over ten years.
Is the Tecfrigo SOMMELIER 481 Z FG quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).