BANGSON US-BSR-0196-2: $49 a year to run

This model (Freezers) uses 231 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $49 a year and $485 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.

Energy use
231 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$49
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$485
Efficiency rank
68 / 662

10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.

Product details

TypeCompact
Total volume (cu ft)2.1
Adjusted volume (cu ft)3.7
RefrigerantR-600a
Federal standard (kWh/year)258
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
Available sinceMarch 27, 2025

Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one saves about $36 a year.

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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology