Amica AR8242LB
Uses less electricity than 64% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €57 a year, €572 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 202 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €57 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 82.8 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 7 % below the typical 217 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 82.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Amica has 312 models in this group; this one is number 112 among them. Amica sells the same label values under other model names: AR8241N, AR8242R. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,128 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 3,127 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Amica AR8241N 202 kWh same
- Amica AR8242R 202 kWh same
- Amica AR8242LB 202 kWh
- Fagor 3FFV-1855BG 202 kWh same
- Fagor 3FFV-1855N 202 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AR8242LB | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €57 | €21 | −€37 |
| 5 years | €286 | €103 | −€183 |
| 10 years | €572 | €207 | −€365 |
| 15 years | €858 | €310 | −€548 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 244 L
82.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Amica AR8242LB (this model) | 202 | — |
| 73 | €37 | |
| 73 | €37 | |
| 82 | €34 | |
| 91 | €31 | |
| 91 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 202 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 244 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 181 L / 63 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,810 × 550 × 575 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Amica under one model number.
AR8242LB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Amica AR8242LB cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 202 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €57 a year, or €572 over ten years.
Is the Amica AR8242LB quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).