U5 CW 85.5
Uses less electricity than 88% of the 434 wine coolers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €32 a year, €317 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 112 kWh / year
- Typical 157 kWh
- Running cost
- €32 / year
- −€13 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 50.5 kWh
- Typical 63.0 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 29 % below the typical 157 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 42 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 U5 models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 44 of 434 wine coolers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 43 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Premio DW1-285N 112 kWh same
- Premio SW1-280N 112 kWh same
- U5 CW 85.5 112 kWh
- LichtLuxus LL-280FS 112 kWh same
- LA Sommeliere SMART112 113 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | CW 85.5 | PBI58S-EE-HHB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €32 | €20 | −€11 |
| 5 years | €159 | €102 | −€57 |
| 10 years | €317 | €204 | −€113 |
| 15 years | €476 | €306 | −€170 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 222 L
50.5 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 63.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| U5 CW 85.5 (this model) | 112 | — |
| 72 | €11 | |
| 88 | €7 | |
| 89 | €7 | |
| 89 | €7 | |
| 90 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 112 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 222 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 222 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 42 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,415 × 493 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by U5 under one model number.
CW 85.5
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the U5 CW 85.5 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 112 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €32 a year, or €317 over ten years.
Is the U5 CW 85.5 quiet?
Its label states 42 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).