How much energy does a fridge consume?

The energy label indicates the average energy consumption of a fridge in kilowatt hour (kWh). This wattage refers to the average energy consumption of the fridge per year. If you multiply this number by € 0.30, you get the annual energy costs. The energy consumption depends on the energy label of the fridge, among other things. That means it differs per model. The higher the energy label, the less energy the fridge consumes.

With an energy-efficient A fridge freezer combination, you save € 645 on energy costs over its lifespan compared to an F energy label. You save on your energy bill and do your part for the environment as a result.

At the moment, C is the highest energy label for compact fridges. With this energy label, you save € 130 on energy costs over 15 years compared to a fridge with an F energy label. This is about the same CO2 emission as a flight from Schiphol to Crete.

With a D single-door fridge, you save € 120 on energy costs compared to an F model. You also save the CO2 emission of a car ride from Brussels to Ankara and back. A D energy label is currently the highest label for single-door fridges.

Due to its size, an American fridge consumes the most energy. For these models, the C energy label is currently the highest option. While a C American fridge still consumes a lot of energy, you can save € 810 compared to one with an F energy label.

The older your fridge gets, the more energy the appliance consumes. This means you can save a lot on your energy bill if you buy a new fridge. For example, you pay € 40 less energy costs with an A fridge.