Budweiser FR320-BUD-COM: $46 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 218 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $46 a year and $458 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
218 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$46
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$458
Efficiency rank
607 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.2 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 244 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | March 2, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $35 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson CR0032*** | 217 | $46 |
| Marvel MLDR*24-IS61A | 217 | $46 |
| Marvel MLDR*24-SS61A | 217 | $46 |
| Sub-Zero ID-27R | 217 | $46 |
| VIKING VDUI5241DSS | 217 | $46 |
| Frestec FTC31R | 216 | $45 |
| FRIGIDAIRE;RCA EFR323 | 216 | $45 |
| West Bend WB0310RCRX** | 216 | $45 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology