Smeg RBM36R
Uses less electricity than 57% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €77 a year, €773 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 273 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €77 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 64.2 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Smeg has 17 models in this group; this one is number 11 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,162 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,161 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Arielli ARC-421DIIS 273 kWh same
- electriQ eiQ60MDFFINOX 273 kWh same
- Smeg RBM36R 273 kWh
- Teka RBF 54650 SS 273 kWh same
- Wolkenstein WFD400ENFDDIX 273 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RBM36R | HDPR7620AAANPK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €77 | €23 | −€55 |
| 5 years | €387 | €113 | −€273 |
| 10 years | €773 | €227 | −€547 |
| 15 years | €1,160 | €340 | −€820 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 425 L
64.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg RBM36R (this model) | 273 | — |
| 80 | €55 | |
| 92 | €51 | |
| 92 | €51 | |
| 97 | €50 | |
| 100 | €49 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 273 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 425 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 425 L / 131 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,050 × 899 × 610 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Smeg under one model number.
RBM36R
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Smeg RBM36R cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 273 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €77 a year, or €773 over ten years.
Is the Smeg RBM36R quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).