Miele K 31252 Ui
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €35 a year, €354 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 125 kWh / year
- Typical 92 kWh
- Running cost
- €35 / year
- +€9 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 94.7 kWh
- Typical 68.7 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Aobosi TWW115, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €24 a year. 75% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 17 Miele models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,378 of 1,443 fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,377 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Russell Hobbs RHBI55LF122-N 125 kWh same
- Pelgrim PKD25122 125 kWh same
- Miele K 31252 Ui 125 kWh
- Premiere EVKS 36165 125 kWh +€0.06
- Amica BC203.3/EVKS16165 125 kWh +€0.06
What it will cost you
| Period | K 31252 Ui | TWW115 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €35 | €11 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €177 | €55 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €354 | €110 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €531 | €166 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 132 L
94.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.7.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Miele K 31252 Ui (this model) | 125 | — |
| 39 | €24 | |
| 46 | €22 | |
| 51 | €21 | |
| 52 | €21 | |
| 53 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 125 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 132 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 132 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 597 × 550 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Miele under one model number.
K 31252 Ui
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Miele K 31252 Ui cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 125 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €35 a year, or €354 over ten years.
Is the Miele K 31252 Ui quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridges (no freezer), 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).