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Blomberg BRFB1532SS

Bottom Freezer · 14.0

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Blomberg BRFB1532SS is a bottom freezer with 14.0 capacity that uses 327 kWh per year, costing approximately $52.32annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $523.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 30% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #2000 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $9.68 less per year than the category average of $62. At 27.6" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$52.32
per year to run
80
efficiency score /100
$523.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2000 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$52.32 vs avg $62
$9.68/yr cheaper
Energy Use
327 kWh vs avg 385
58 kWh less
Efficiency Score
80 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use327 kWh/year
Federal Standard468 kWh/year
Better Than Standard30%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$52.32
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.36
Capacity14.0
Width27.6"
Height67.7"
BrandBlomberg
TypeBottom Freezer
Date Certified2022-09-29

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$4.36
1 Year
$52.32
5 Years
$261.60
10 Years
$523.20

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Blomberg BRFB1532SS is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $52.32/year, you'll save approximately $96.80 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.