What does the energy label of your freezer mean?
Sections of the energy label
On the energy label of a freezer, you'll find the following:
- QR code
- Energy label
- Energy consumption
- Freezer compartment capacity
- Fridge compartment capacity
- Noise level
We'll discuss each part of the energy label in this article.
QR code
At the top of the energy label of your freezer, there's a QR code. If you scan it with the camera of your phone, you'll go to the database of the European Union with technical specifications. Here, you'll find all the information that's on the label. You'll also find extra product information. So you can see all product specifications of the appliance and get access to test reports and technical information on the energy consumption of your freezer.
Energy label
The energy label indicates how efficient the product is compared to other freezers. We used to indicate the energy label with A+, A++, or A+++. Now, we indicate it with a label from A to G. The consumption of the appliances doesn't change, but the rating of the EU does. Currently, the most energy-efficient energy label for a freezer is a C energy label.
Energy consumption
You can also find the energy consumption on the label of your freezer. The consumption is expressed in kilowatt hours per year. To calculate how much the annual energy costs are, simply multiple the number of kilowatt hours by € 0.30.
Capacity of thefreezer compartment
We express the capacity of the freezer compartment in liters. The higher the capacity of the freezer capacity, the more frozen food you can store in the freezer. We'll give you a rule of thumb.
- Small: less than 100L - 1 to 2 people
- Regular: 110 to 250L - 2 to 3 people
- Large: 250 to 350L - 3 to 4 people
- Very large: 350L or more - 4 people or more
Noise level
A freezer produces noise. The higher the number of decibels, the louder the noise is. Every increase of 3 decibels stands for a doubling of the sound. The sound is divided into 4 noise levels, A, B, C, and D.
