Selection Criteria Wine CoolersMethodologyTopten.eu presents the most energy efficient wine coolers on the European market. Only A+ and A models are listed on topten.eu. All listed products use natural climate-friendly refrigerants. ScopeThe wine coolers listed:
Technical criteriaAll models on Topten.eu meet the following criteria:
Data sourcesManufacturers’ declarations according to the EU energy label (regulation (EU) No 1060/2010). Order of presentationProducts are ranked according to energy efficiency index. The order of presentation can be changed by clicking on the rows' headings. Compare models by checking them and clicking on compare. GlossaryBrand, Model, Other modelsProducts’ model and brand name with link to its specific website. Other very similar products are listed as other models. Electricity costsCosts for electricity during product's life time. Assumptions:
Total net volumeSum of the storage volumes of all compartments in liters according to the EU energy label. Max. number of 75cl Bordeaux bottlesMaximal number of standard Bordeaux bottles of 75 centilitres that may be fitted in the appliance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Size of a standard bottle by the EU-Norm NF H 35-124:2006-07-22: H: 300.5 mm, Ø: 76.1 mm. Storage temperaturesStorage temperature range in °C. Temperatures zonesNumber of zones with the possibility to have different temperatures, according to the declared design of the appliance. Typically, each zone is design for a different purpose, for example: for ageing (10 to 15°C), for chilling champagne (4 to 6°C) or for serving red wine (18°C). Independent compartmentsNumber of different temperature zones, which are physically separated and temperature is independently controlled. Energy efficiency classEnergy efficiency class according to the EU energy label. Most efficent is A+++, least efficient is G. Wine storage appliances are excempt from EU's minimum energy efficiency requirements. (For other absorption-type and thermoelectric-type refrigerating appliances E, F and G have been phased out, while for other compression-type all but A+ or better have been phased out.) Energy Efficiency IndexEnergy efficiency index (EEI) according to the EU energy label. Value in percent (%). The lower the value, the more efficient the product. EnergyAnnual energy consumption in kWh/year according to the EU energy label.
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NoiseAirborne acoustical noise emissions expressed in dB(A) according to the EU energy label. Ambient temperatureManufacturer's recommendation. Suitable temperature range for placing the cabinet.
DimensionsWidth x depth x height in cm. Countries availableThis item displays the availability of models in European countries according to producers’ information. "EU" means that the model is available in all or most European countries. If the model is available in a number of countries only they are indicated by country codes according to ISO. "On demand" means that producers could not indicate the availability and that consumers have to ask in their countries on their own. InfoplusPublications
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