Universal Blue UBF2236-23
Uses less electricity than 16% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €30 a year, €297 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 105 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €30 / year
- +€7 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 131.3 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 84 % of them need less. Mainwin EA55-C, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €21 a year. 67% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. Per 100 litres it needs 131.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. Universal Blue has 32 models in this group; this one is number 25 among them. Universal Blue sells the same label values under other model names: UBF2237-23, UBF2238-23.
Where it stands
Rank 3,641 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 3,640 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Minibar ALDA BC30G HZBC30GTEM 105 kWh same
- Origial ORIMINI80LW 105 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2236-23 105 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2237-23 105 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2238-23 105 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBF2236-23 | EA55-C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €30 | €9 | −€21 |
| 5 years | €149 | €44 | −€105 |
| 10 years | €297 | €88 | −€210 |
| 15 years | €446 | €132 | −€314 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 80 L
131.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 184.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Blue UBF2236-23 (this model) | 105 | — |
| 31 | €21 | |
| 31 | €21 | |
| 31 | €21 | |
| 31 | €21 | |
| 33 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 105 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 80 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 80 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 845 × 445 × 470 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Universal Blue under one model number.
UBF2236-23
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBF2236-23 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 105 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €30 a year, or €297 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBF2236-23 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).