Methodology
Scope
Topten.eu presents the most energy efficient upright and chest freezers that are available in at least one European country.
Technical criteria
In order to be listed on topten.eu, household freezers must meet the follwoing technical criterion:
- Energy efficiency class A+++ (EU Energy Label)
Suppliers who are no able to provide all the necessary data cannot claim to have their products listed on Topten.
Data Sources
- Producers’ declarations (according to the EU energy label)
- National data-bases and Topten-sites
- Encodex data base
Order of presentation
The products are ranked according to their energy efficiency index (EU energy label). The order of presentation can be changed by clicking on the headings of the tables.
Glossary
Brand and Model
A click on the column of a product shows the detailed view.
Electricity costs
Assumptions:
- Costs for electricity during 15 years (product's life time)
- According to the declared annual energy consumption
- Tariff of electricity: 0.20 €/kWh (there can be large differences depending on country or electrical utility).
Net volume
Total storage volume in litres according to the EU energy label (****, -18° Celsius).
Frost free
With automatic defrost function (yes / no).
Height, width and depht (cm)
The dimensions of the model are indicated in cm.
Ambient temperature (°C)
The ambient temperature indicates the recommended room temperature range for cold appliances according to the climate classes. Sub-tropical and tropical appliances receive a bonus when calculating the energy efficiency index. The average temperature in a kitchen is around 20°C.
Climate class | Temperature range |
SN | 10° - 32 °C |
N | 16° - 32 °C |
ST (sub-tropical) | 16° - 38 °C |
T (tropical) | 16° - 43 °C |
Energy class and energy efficiency index
According to the Energy Labelling regulation No 1060/2010. The classification on the Energy Label is based on the energy efficiency index (EEI).
Class | EEI |
|
Energy Label |
A+++ | <22% | ![]() |
|
A++ | 22%-33% | ||
A+ | 33%-42% | ||
A |
42%-55% |
no longer allowed on the market |
|
B | 55%-75% | ||
C | 75%-95% | ||
D | 95%-110% | ||
E | 110%-125% | ||
F | 125%-150% | ||
G | >150% |
Energy (kWh/year)
Annual energy consumption, according to the Energy Label.
Available in countries
This item displays the availability of models in European countries according to producers’ declarations, national Topten sites and other data bases such as Encodex. "EU" means all countries of the European Union. However, the availability is sometimes difficult to define precisely, as it can depend on marketing and sales decisions by retailers and national manufacturing units. "On demand" means that producers could not indicate the availability and that consumers have to ask in their countries on their own. The country codes are according to ISO.
Infoplus
Standards and Labels
- Commission delegated regulation 1060/2010 of September 2010 on energy labelling of household refrigerating appliances
- Amendment regarding Online Energy Labels: Regulation No. 518/2014
- Commission regulation 643/2009 with regard to Ecodesign requirements for household refrigeratig appliances, 22. July 2009
- Directive 2010/30/EU on the indication by labelling and standard product information on the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (recast)
Links
- Energy efficiency measures by the European Commission
- The european council for an energy efficient economy eceee provides a status overview on all products in the Ecodesign & Energy Labelling process
- Coolproducts informs about the EU ecodesign process. It is a coalition of NGOs' campaign for a stronger, fast Ecodesign Directive to save the climate and money.
- Encodex, Nürnberg, Germany ; Encodex is a subsidiary of the GfK Group and is present in over 50 countries worldwide. Encodex is specialised in product market studies.
Producers and retailers are kindly asked to contact info(at)topten.info to inform about more products meeting the Topten selection criteria.
07/2019 Rochat, Bush
Featured Products
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Liebherr GN 4135
- Efficiency class: A+++
- Energy (kWh/year): 133
- Efficiency index (%): 17.6
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Miele FN27474 WS
- Efficiency class: A+++
- Energy (kWh/year): 148
- Efficiency index (%): 17.7
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Miele FN29474 WS
- Efficiency class: A+++
- Energy (kWh/year): 162
- Efficiency index (%): 17.7
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Liebherr GN 5235
- Efficiency class: A+++
- Energy (kWh/year): 162
- Efficiency index (%): 17.7
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Liebherr GN 4635
- Efficiency class: A+++
- Energy (kWh/year): 148
- Efficiency index (%): 17.7