Written by Marijn
Edited on
3 December 2024
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15:08
How much energy does a fridge consume?
A fridge consumes about 70 to 390kWh per year. This depends on the capacity, energy label, and model. When you go for an E or F energy label, you pay more energy costs. Do you want to save money? Choose a more efficient label, like A or B. You can compare the energy labels of different types of fridges here, so you know what you can save.
Calculation energy costs
The energy label indicates the average energy consumption of a fridge in kilowatt hour (kWh). This wattage refers to the average energy consumption of the fridge per year. If you multiply this number by € 0.30, you get the annual energy costs. The energy consumption depends on the energy label of the fridge, among other things. That means it differs per model. The higher the energy label, the less energy the fridge consumes.
Energy consumption fridge freezer combinations
| Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Energy savings over 15 years (compared to F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 109kWh | € 33 | € 645 |
| B | 129kWh | € 39 | € 555 |
| C | 157kWh | € 48 | € 420 |
| D | 194kWh | € 59 | € 255 |
| E | 229kWh | € 69 | € 105 |
| F | 253kWh | € 76 | € 0 |
Fridge-freezer combination: save € 645
With an energy-efficient A fridge freezer combination, you save € 645 on energy costs over its lifespan compared to an F energy label. You save on your energy bill and do your part for the environment as a result.
Energy consumption compact model
| Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Energy savings over 15 years (compared to F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 72kWh | € 22 | € 130 |
| D | 103kWh | € 31 | € 120 |
| E | 118kWh | € 36 | € 75 |
| F | 136kWh | € 41 | € 0 |
Compact model: save € 130
At the moment, C is the highest energy label for compact fridges. With this energy label, you save € 130 on energy costs over 15 years compared to a fridge with an F energy label. This is about the same CO2 emission as a flight from Schiphol to Crete.
Energy consumption single-door fridge
| Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Energy savings over 15 years (compared to F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 113kWh | € 34 | € 120 |
| E | 130kWh | € 39 | € 45 |
| F | 139kWh | € 42 | € 0 |
Single-door fridge: save € 120
With a D energy label single-door fridge, you save € 120 on energy costs compared to an F model. You also save the CO2 emission of a car ride from Brussels to Ankara and back. A D energy label is currently the highest label for single-door fridges.
Energy consumption American fridge
| Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Energy savings over 15 years (compared to F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 225kWh | € 68 | € 810 |
| D | 269kWh | € 81 | € 615 |
| E | 337kWh | € 102 | € 300 |
| F | 406kWh | € 122 | € 0 |
American: save € 810
Due to its size, an American fridge consumes the most energy. For these models, the C energy label is currently the highest option. While a C American fridge still consumes a lot of energy, you can save € 810 compared to one with an F energy label.
Save energy
The older your fridge gets, the more energy the appliance consumes. This means you can save a lot on your energy bill if you buy a new fridge. For example, you pay € 40 less energy costs with an A fridge.
Article by Marijn
Fridge Expert.
