Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-30
Uses less electricity than 82% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €17 a year, €170 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 60 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €17 / year
- −€6 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 214.3 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 25 % below the typical 80 kWh. Only 12% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 26 dB it is 14 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Minibar Enterprises has 62 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them. Minibar Enterprises sells the same label values under other model names: BC-30EU-M.
Where it stands
Rank 640 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 639 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-40 60 kWh same
- Minibar Enterprises BC-30EU-M 60 kWh same
- Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-30 60 kWh
- Minibar Enterprises Primo PTF-40 60 kWh same
- Minibar Enterprises Primo PTF-30 60 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PolarBar PTF-30 | NEW-4L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €17 | €3 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €85 | €17 | −€68 |
| 10 years | €170 | €34 | −€136 |
| 15 years | €255 | €51 | −€204 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 28 L
214.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-30 (this model) | 60 | — |
| 12 | €14 | |
| 18 | €12 | |
| 21 | €11 | |
| 21 | €11 | |
| 21 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 60 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 28 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 28 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 26 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 477 × 420 × 390 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Minibar Enterprises under one model number.
PolarBar PTF-30
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-30 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 60 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €17 a year, or €170 over ten years.
Is the Minibar Enterprises PolarBar PTF-30 quiet?
Its label states 26 dB(A), noise class A. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).