Universal Blue UBF2240-23
Uses less electricity than 54% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €79 a year, €787 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 278 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €79 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 67.8 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 67.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Of 8 Universal Blue models in this group, it is the most efficient. Universal Blue sells the same label values under other model names: UBF2241-23.
Where it stands
Rank 1,225 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 1,224 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Vedette VFC417NFEX 278 kWh same
- TCL RP417BXE0 278 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2240-23 278 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2241-23 278 kWh same
- Infiniton SBS-456A78WEG 278 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBF2240-23 | HDPR7620AAANPK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €79 | €23 | −€56 |
| 5 years | €394 | €113 | −€280 |
| 10 years | €787 | €227 | −€561 |
| 15 years | €1,181 | €340 | −€841 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 410 L
67.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Blue UBF2240-23 (this model) | 278 | — |
| 80 | €56 | |
| 92 | €53 | |
| 92 | €53 | |
| 97 | €51 | |
| 108 | €48 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 278 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 410 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 255 L / 155 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,775 × 830 × 580 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Universal Blue under one model number.
UBF2240-23
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBF2240-23 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 278 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €79 a year, or €787 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBF2240-23 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).