Universal Blue UBF2242-23
Uses less electricity than 40% of the 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €34 a year, €340 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 120 kWh / year
- Typical 118 kWh
- Running cost
- €34 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 32.0 kWh
- Typical 32.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 118 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (57% of models). At 40 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 4 Universal Blue models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 765 of 1,317 fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 764 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Merlin MK-1PFRI360E-I 120 kWh same
- Geratek Pollenca KS3220IL 120 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2242-23 120 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2243-23 120 kWh same
- Atag BCD75178AF 120 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBF2242-23 | CL40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €34 | €10 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €170 | €48 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €340 | €96 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €510 | €144 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 375 L
32.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 32.9.
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 UBF2242-23 (this model) | 120 | — |
| 34 | €24 | |
| 75 | €13 | |
| 75 | €13 | |
| 75 | €13 | |
| 75 | €13 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 120 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 375 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 375 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,850 × 595 × 625 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.
UBF2242-23
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBF2242-23 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 120 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €34 a year, or €340 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBF2242-23 quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), 300–399 L model is 38 dB(A).