How Much Does a Fridge Freezer Cost to Run?
Refrigerator (Photo credits: Best Buy)
One appliance that pretty much every household relies on is the fridge freezer. This appliance is, of course, necessary to keep food fresh or frozen and to keep drinks and other produce chilled. Just like the other appliances in your home, it costs money to run your fridge freezer, but unlike most other appliances in the home, this is one that has to be running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Given that the fridge freezer is an appliance that is always running, many wonder just how much it is costing them to run. It is important to consider the cost of running a fridge freezer before you actually make your purchase, as this can then play a part in your purchasing decision.
What can affect the cost of running your fridge freezer?
The cost of running a fridge freezer can vary based on a number of factors. With the cost of energy on the rise, it has become increasingly important for households to consider the cost of running appliances, particularly those that are always running, such as the fridge freezer.
Whether you opt for a free standing fridge freezer or an integrated fridge freezer, running costs need to be taken into consideration. Some of the factors that can affect the amount you have to pay to run your fridge freezer around the clock include the following.
Your electricity supplier: While the cost of energy usage has been going up across the board, there are still variations in terms of how much per unit you are charged by the different energy suppliers. The amount you have to pay to run your fridge freezer will therefore depend partly on the amount that your electricity supplier charges per unit of energy consumed.
The energy rating of the fridge freezer: The EU now rates all fridge freezers so that you know how much energy will be required to keep them running. Ratings run from A to G, with A being the highest. However, there are also A+ and A++ ratings, which go a step further and are even more energy efficient than the standard top rating. It is important to take into consideration the energy rating that is given to a fridge freezer before you make your choice, as this can have a big impact on the amount that it costs to run.
The latter is something that could have a big impact on your choice of fridge freezer. You may find that it is cheaper in the long term to buy a more expensive fridge freezer that uses less energy than a cheaper one that uses more energy.
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