Union BRF-1600E
Uses less electricity than 49% of the 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €42 a year, €422 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 149 kWh / year
- Typical 149 kWh
- Running cost
- €42 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 130.7 kWh
- Typical 119.0 kWh
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 149 kWh a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 130.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 119.0. It is the only Union model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,483 of 3,088 fridge-freezers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 1,482 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht KSI 10GF2 149 kWh same
- Electra EFUF115EIE 149 kWh same
- Union BRF-1600E 149 kWh
- Gorenje RB6093AW 150 kWh +€0.28
- Bauknecht BKBUF011 150 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | BRF-1600E | WBTTKK55CW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €42 | €16 | −€26 |
| 5 years | €211 | €81 | −€130 |
| 10 years | €422 | €161 | −€261 |
| 15 years | €633 | €242 | −€391 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 114 L
130.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 119.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Union BRF-1600E (this model) | 149 | — |
| 57 | €26 | |
| 64 | €24 | |
| 66 | €24 | |
| 66 | €24 | |
| 70 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 149 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 114 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 98 L / 17 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 818 × 595 × 548 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Union under one model number.
BRF-1600E
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Union BRF-1600E cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 149 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €42 a year, or €422 over ten years.
Is the Union BRF-1600E quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).