Universal Blue UBF2256-24
Uses less electricity than 44% of the 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €24 a year, €238 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 84 kWh / year
- Typical 80 kWh
- Running cost
- €24 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 106.3 kWh
- Typical 184.3 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % above the typical 80 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (45% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 106.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 184.3. Universal Blue has 32 models in this group; this one is number 9 among them. Universal Blue sells the same label values under other model names: UBF2258-24, UBF2259-24, UBF2254-24 and 2 more.
Where it stands
Rank 2,344 of 4,420 fridges (no freezer), under 100 L by yearly consumption. 2,343 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Universal Blue UBF2254-24 84 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2255-24 84 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2256-24 84 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2257-24 84 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2258-24 84 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | UBF2256-24 | EA55-C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €24 | €9 | −€15 |
| 5 years | €119 | €44 | −€75 |
| 10 years | €238 | €88 | −€150 |
| 15 years | €357 | €132 | −€225 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 79 L
106.3 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 UBF2256-24 (this model) | 84 | — |
| 31 | €15 | |
| 31 | €15 | |
| 31 | €15 | |
| 31 | €15 | |
| 33 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 84 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 79 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 79 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 835 × 445 × 445 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.
UBF2256-24
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Universal Blue UBF2256-24 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 84 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €24 a year, or €238 over ten years.
Is the Universal Blue UBF2256-24 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridges (no freezer), under 100 L model is 40 dB(A).