Northair BC-46
Uses less electricity than 55% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €22 a year, €224 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 79 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €22 / year
- −€0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 171.7 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 80 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (45% of models). At 43 dB it is 3 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 Northair models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,792 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,791 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Davoline MBD 51 W ΝΕ 79 kWh −€0.05
- Philco PSB 41 EW CUBE 79 kWh same
- Northair BC-46 79 kWh
- Midea MERP35FGE30EU 79 kWh same
- Sommertal Retro Kühlschrank 50L Creme 79 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | BC-46 | HHD090-544173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €22 | €6 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €112 | €30 | −€82 |
| 10 years | €224 | €59 | −€164 |
| 15 years | €336 | €89 | −€246 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 46 L
171.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Northair BC-46 (this model) | 79 | — |
| 21 | €16 | |
| 21 | €16 | |
| 26 | €15 | |
| 28 | €14 | |
| 28 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 79 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 46 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 46 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 43 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 498 × 445 × 465 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Northair under one model number.
BC-46
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Northair BC-46 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 79 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €22 a year, or €224 over ten years.
Is the Northair BC-46 quiet?
Its label states 43 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).