Smeg FAB28RDBLM5
Uses less electricity than 98% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €37 a year, €368 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 130 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €37 / year
- −€25 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 48.1 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
Only 161 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L do better. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Smeg has 47 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them. Smeg sells the same label values under other model names: FAB28RBE5, FAB28LWH5UK, FAB28RDBB5.
Where it stands
Rank 162 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 161 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Smeg FAB28LWH5UK 130 kWh same
- Smeg FAB28RDBB5 130 kWh same
- Smeg FAB28RDBLM5 130 kWh
- Philco PCSI 262 CW 130 kWh same
- Snowarch KS-245 130 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | FAB28RDBLM5 | VR-BF27953H0S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €37 | €25 | −€12 |
| 5 years | €184 | €126 | −€58 |
| 10 years | €368 | €252 | −€116 |
| 15 years | €552 | €378 | −€174 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 270 L
48.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg FAB28RDBLM5 (this model) | 130 | — |
| 89 | €12 | |
| 98 | €9 | |
| 98 | €9 | |
| 99 | €9 | |
| 99 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 130 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 270 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 244 L / 26 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 1,530 × 601 × 728 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Smeg with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
FAB28RDBLM5 · FAB28RDGME5
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Smeg FAB28RDBLM5 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 130 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €37 a year, or €368 over ten years.
Is the Smeg FAB28RDBLM5 quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).