Danby Designer Refrigerators: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 384 kWh a year, which costs $81 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Danby Designer DCR032A2* | 218 | $46 |
| Danby Designer DAR017A2* | 221 | $46 |
| Danby Designer DCR044A2* | 226 | $47 |
| Danby Designer DCR044A4* | 226 | $47 |
| Danby Designer DAR110A1* | 249 | $52 |
| Danby Designer DAR026A1* | 253 | $53 |
| Danby Designer DAR044A4* | 268 | $56 |
| Danby Designer DAR044A8* | 268 | $56 |
| Danby Designer DAR170A3* | 289 | $61 |
| Danby Designer DCR031B1BSLDD | 319 | $67 |
| Danby Designer DCR031B1WDD | 319 | $67 |
| Danby Designer DCR032C3* | 320 | $67 |
- 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