Danby DAR026A2*: $53 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 253 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $53 a year and $532 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
253 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$53
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$532
Efficiency rank
1,177 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 2.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 2.6 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 283 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | October 18, 2015 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $28 a year.
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| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Galanz BC-75R-62H | 252 | $53 |
| Galanz BC-75S-62H | 252 | $53 |
| Premium Levella PRF446300HS | 252 | $53 |
| Vissani HVAR26GBE | 252 | $53 |
| Vissani HVAR26GSE | 252 | $53 |
| Vissani HVAR26GWE | 252 | $53 |
| Vissani VS26HSCPB | 252 | $53 |
| Vissani VS26HSCPS | 252 | $53 |
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- 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