Written by Caitlin
Edited on
19 August 2026
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07:31
Single-door fridge: how much does a C energy label save compared to an F energy label?
Want to buy an energy-efficient single-door fridge with a C energy label instead of an F model? You'll save as much C02 emissions on average as you'd save by not showering for 6.5 years. With an energy-efficient single-door fridge, you save both CO2 emissions and energy costs. In the end, a single-door fridge with a C energy label will cost you € 110 less in energy costs on average during its expected 15-year lifespan. You can read all the differences between the 2 energy labels here.
C saves the CO emissions of 6.5 year of showering
With a single-door fridge with a C energy label, you save the environment 1350kg of CO2 emissions on average. Let's compare that to the shower habits of the average Dutch person. Showering results in about 200kg of CO2 emissions per year. If you choose an energy-efficient single-door fridge, you save about as much CO2 and you would by not showering for 6.5 years. This comparison is based on the average lifespan of a fridge, which is 15 years.
C saves € 110 on energy costs
With a single-door fridge with a C energy label, you save up to € 110 in energy costs on average over its lifespan compared to an F model. A C model is more expensive when you buy it, but the difference after 15 years isn't much thanks to the energy-saving part. You mostly contribute to a better environment, because a C fridge is much more sustainable.
Cost comparison
| C | F | |
|---|---|---|
| Average consumption per year | 108kWh | 131kWh |
| Annual energy costs (0.30 cents) | € 32 | € 39 |
| Average purchase price | € 739 | € 612 |
| Total costs after 15 years (purchase price + energy costs) | € 1219 | € 1197 |
Article by Caitlin
Fridge Expert.
