How Much Do Fridge Freezers Cost To Run - A Money Saving Guide
April 21, 2022
In today's climate, saving money wherever you can is a must and with the ever-rising energy prices, we all want to save as much and wherever possible. So, the question is how much do fridge freezers cost to run and what ones are the best at saving us our hard-earned dosh?
Gorenje ORK193CR - FrostLess Fridge Freezer (Grade A)
Gorenje ONRK193BK - NoFrost+ Fridge Freezer (Grade A)
Indesit LR8 S1 S UK - Fridge Freezer - Silver (Grade B)
Iceking IK2022AP2 - Undercounter Fridge Freezer (Grade B)
Do Ratings Matter?
With energy prices spiking 54% since last October 2021, you would be stupid not to ensure you are buying the most energy-efficient refrigeration appliance. So what are the average costs of a fridge freezer in the UK? Well before we get into it, we need to explain the UK energy ratings which play a big role. Within the UK, we use the EPC scale which is ranked A to G. A is rated the most energy-efficient device and G is the worst energy efficient device. So, it is really important your choosing an appliance that is at least at the EPC rating of B or higher if you want your refrigeration device to be saving you as much money as possible.How Much Does A Fridge Freezer Cost On Average?
Now let me put it into perspective, an A grade energy efficient fridge freezer only costs £57.84 per twelve-month period and with an average energy consumption of 206.4 kWh per year. Put this in comparison with a C grade fridge freezer which will cost you a whopping £114.24 per twelve-month period with an average energy consumption of 408 kWh per year. The difference in cost between an A grade fridge freezer and a C grade fridge freezer is an outstanding £56.40 difference so in a climate where saving every penny counts, it would be common sense to get an A grade refrigerator! Now, to the people who might be thinking £56.40 a year isn’t a lot, let me put this into perspective. The average lifespan of a fridge freezer is 14 years so saving £56.40 for 14 years would save you £789.60; imagine all the nice things you can buy with that!What Are The Most Energy Efficient Fridge Freezers?
As previously established, the most energy-efficient refrigeration devices in the UK hold an EPC grade A. So, instead of searching far and wide, I have compiled a list of the most cost-effective, energy-saving fridge freezers to grace the planet!! All jokes aside, these are really good and will save you a huge sum of money in the long run.Gorenje ORK193CR - FrostLess Fridge Freezer (Grade A)
Gorenje ONRK193BK - NoFrost+ Fridge Freezer (Grade A)
Indesit LR8 S1 S UK - Fridge Freezer - Silver (Grade B)
Iceking IK2022AP2 - Undercounter Fridge Freezer (Grade B)