Blomberg BRFB1542SS 14 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer
Quick verdict
The Blomberg BRFB1542SS 14 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a 13.8 cu. ft. bottom-freezer from Blomberg in the mid-range tier. ENERGY STAR certified at 420 kWh/year, in line with the rest of the bottom-freezer class. At about $1,300 the $/cu.ft. runs above peers — the premium goes toward feature set and brand position. Standout features: an ice maker. Our reviewers rate it 4.2/5 — best for small kitchen households.
Best for
- Apartments and dorms
Key specs
- Capacity
- 13.8 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 27.6" × 67.7" × 32.0"
- Annual energy
- 420 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- Ice ✓ · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Blomberg BRFB1542SS 14 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a 13.8 cu. ft. bottom-freezer refrigerator from Blomberg, sitting in the $1,000–$2,000 range. With a 9.8 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 4.0 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for apartments and dorms.
What stands out
This is squarely a mainstream model — Blomberg optimizes for value, parts availability, and a feature set that covers what most households actually use. You won't find exotic materials, but everything that ships works as advertised.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certification means it sits in the top ~10% of the category for energy use. At ~420 kWh/year, expect roughly $67 in annual running cost at the U.S. average electricity rate — meaningfully less than older models from a decade ago.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 27.6" W × 67.7" H × 32.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 13.8 cu. ft., split 9.8 fresh / 4.0 freezer.
Bottom line
The Blomberg BRFB1542SS 14 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer is a strong mainstream choice — most of what people actually use a fridge for, at a price that makes sense. Service parts are widely available.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 13.8 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 9.8 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 4.0 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 27.6" |
| Height | 67.7" |
| Depth | 32.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 34.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 420 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $67 |
Features Ice maker | Yes |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Bottom Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Eye-level fridge section reduces stooping for daily use
- ✓ENERGY STAR Most Efficient — lowest-in-class energy use
- ✓Automatic ice maker keeps the bin stocked without trays
–Cons
- ✕No major drawbacks at this price
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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